The specialist assesses clients, develops treatment plans, and provides individual, group, and family counseling. They are also responsible for case management, crisis response, and coordinating discharge planning for children and families.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in psychology or a related field and be registered as an associate (AMFT, APCC, or ACSW) with the Board of Behavioral Science. Proficiency in both English and Spanish, a valid California Driver's License, and First Aid certification are required.
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Job Title: Bilingual Mental Health Specialist Division/Program: Coachella: Coachella Center Starting Compensation: Starting Rate: 70,000 - 75,928.00 USD Per Year Working Location: Coachella, CA Working Hours/Shift: Monday - Thursday 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Why Join Our Team?
Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive Benefits Package: Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
Professional Growth Opportunities: On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
Career development programs designed to help you grow.
Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication We are seeking an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC), or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) to join our team.
What you bring to SBHG: Valid California Driver’s License Applicants must have attained the age of 18 years of age Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or another related mental health field Registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as an Associate as an associate - ACSW, APCC, AMFT Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) First Aid certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish How you will make a difference: The Mental Health Specialist assesses clients at start of treatment (reviews as needed), develops and maintains treatment plans, and conducts family collateral and discharge planning.
Duties include discussing goals and objectives of proposed treatment plans and establishing a contract with the consumer.
Interviewing consumers to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups on a walk-in/telephone basis; respond to potential suicide or other emergency events.
Visit clients, individually or as part of a team, in a variety of living situations, to help assess the mental health needs of individuals and families, observe progress, provide counseling, gather data, and report significant changes in the client's condition to designated professional staff.
Division/Program Overview Centers provide outpatient mental health services to children and their families.
Working with children of all ages, at home, at school and in the community Services include: Individual therapy Group therapy Family counseling Case management Rehabilitative/Skill building services Medication management and support Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For
Additional Information
mlawrence@starsinc.com We are committed to providing a career-enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California. We serve more than 30,000 adults, children, youth and families annually throughout the state. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment- including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity in our workforce.
