Mental Health Professional

Wellpath·Santa Barbara, California

$54 - $65/hrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 2 months ago

About the role

Provide clinical services including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and diagnostic evaluations for underserved populations. Conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide mental health consultation to facility staff.

You Matter
Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
Excellent career growth opportunities Join us and find a career that supports:
Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
Autonomy in a warm team environment
Growth and training Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
Company paid life insurance
Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans *Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service. Why Us Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time. Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan. We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support. How you make a difference The Mental Health Professional provides clinical services to individuals under the supervision of the Mental Health Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor or Mental Health Director. They conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide evidenced-based psychotherapeutic interventions. Additionally, they provide mental health consultation and training to facility staff. Key Responsibilities Provide clinical services to persons served in compliance with policies and relevant professional standards, including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, and diagnostic evaluations. Complete relevant clinical documentation, including clinical service reports and mental health treatment records, in a timely and professional manner. Provide consultation services to institutional staff, including screening committees and psychiatric staff, regarding the mental status and management of persons served. Participate in staff meetings, in-service training programs, and specialized clinical services and/or program development activities. Maintain accountability for services provided through participation in the Quality Improvement program and timely and accurate recording of activities. Additional Details Candidates should be comfortable with: crisis management, severe mental illness, brief, solution focused interventions, substance use and withdrawal awareness, boundary setting & manipulation awareness, interdisciplinary collaboration, and emotional resilience. In addition, we focus heavily on 5150/5250 mechanics, Title 15 & BSCC Standards, and CalAIM continuity of care. Qualifications & Requirements Education Master’s degree in a behavioral/social science field from an accredited college or university. Experience Coursework and professional experience that indicates knowledge of mental health counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, psychological assessment techniques, crisis intervention, and mental health consultation. Licenses/Certifications LMSW, LPC, or similar licensure in the state from the appropriate state licensing board; Must maintain CPR certification and any other certifications (such as First Aid) required. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness. We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles. Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description. We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in a behavioral or social science field and a valid state license such as LMSW or LPC. Candidates must have professional experience in mental health counseling and maintain CPR certification.

postgraduate degree
Case Management
Treatment Planning
Crisis Intervention
Clinical Documentation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Boundary Setting
Emotional Resilience
Psychological Assessment
Psychotherapy
Diagnostic Evaluations
Mental Health Consultation
Substance Use Awareness

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
401k
Tuition Assistance
Product Discounts
Company Paid Life Insurance
DailyPay
Health Coaching
Dependent Scholarships
Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
Fitness Memberships
Discounted Home and Auto Loans
Free Counseling

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $54 - $65/hr
Location: Santa Barbara, California
Posted: May 28, 2026
Closes: Jun 22, 2027
Application: Employer website

Mental Health Professional

Mental Health Professional

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