Stars Behavioral Health Group·San Bernardino, California
The specialist assesses clients, develops treatment plans, and conducts counseling and discharge planning. They also respond to emergency events and collaborate with mental health professionals to determine client needs.
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San Bernardino: Casa Paseo Crisis Residential Treatment
65,000.00 - 70,304.00 USD Per Year
Working Location: San Bernardino, CA
Working Hours/Shift: 8 Hour AM Shift (with rotating weekends)
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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.
• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field.
• Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Valid California Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies.
First Aid certification from an approved provider (such as the American Red Cross) or the ability to obtain it upon hire.
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a diverse nursing team.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with clients, staff, physicians, and community partners.
Must successfully pass a mandatory background check, criminal record clearance, and drug screening.
Meet agency driver eligibility criteria if applicable
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.
· The Crisis Residential Treatment (CRT) is a short-term voluntary residential facility designed to help adults aged 18-59 experiencing a psychiatric crisis safely stabilize, recover, and transition back to the community.
Services include: · 24/7 program
· Therapeutic and mental health services
· Rehabilitation and recovery services (including substance use rehabilitation)
· Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
· Medication evaluation and support services
Daily exercise and health/wellness education
https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ [https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/]
mlawrence@starsinc.com
Requires a Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field and registration with the Board of Behavioral Science as an Associate (ACSW, APCC, or AMFT). A valid California Driver's License and First Aid certification are also required.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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