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Resource Specialist

Stars Behavioral Health Group·Merced, California

$19 - $26/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 19 days ago
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About the role

The Resource Specialist identifies housing resources and develops relationships with community agencies to support client discharge. They also facilitate resident meetings and transport clients to appointments to ensure direct linkage to necessary resources.

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.

Job Title

Resource Specialist

Division/Program

Merced Crisis Residential Unit (Merced CRU)

Starting Compensation

18.88 - 26.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location: Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift

Monday-Friday, 8

  • 30
  • AM-5:00PM

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

What you bring to SBHG

Education & Experience

  • A High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required.
  • An associate degree in a social science field is preferred, combined with at least three (3) years of experience.
  • A bachelor’s degree in a social science field is preferred, combined with at least one (1) year of experience.

Experience must include providing support to individuals living with mental illness, working in a behavioral health setting, or performing non-professional healthcare or social services functions.

  • How you will make a difference
  • Identifies housing resources and developing relationships with community agencies.
  • Coordinates community outreach with outside agencies, and visit locations where clients are discharged to.
  • Assists clients in completing facility consent forms upon admission.
  • Facilitates resident council, community meeting and/or groups as instructed.
  • Transports clients to appointments to provide direct linkage to resource

Division/Program Overview

  • 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
  • 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
  • Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
  • Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
  • Medication evaluation and support services

Learn more about SBHG at

https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ [https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/]

For

Additional Information

CencalJobs@Starsinc.com

Requirements

A high school diploma is required, while an associate or bachelor's degree in social science is preferred. Candidates must have experience providing support to individuals with mental illness or working in a behavioral health setting.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Community Outreach
  • Group Facilitation
  • Client Transport
  • Behavioral Health Support
  • Resource Linkage
  • Case Coordination
  • Housing Resource Identification

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Vacation Pay
  • Career Development Programs
  • Paid CEU Opportunities
  • BBS Supervision for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$19 - $26/hr
Location
Merced, California
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
Application
Employer website
SB

Hiring organization

Stars Behavioral Health Group

Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) provides high-quality mental health and social services across California, achieving proven, impactful results. SBHG is dedicated to helping individuals overcome significant challenges and grow through change. What Stars Behavioral Health...

Salary listed on 58 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Market context

California behavioral health roles stay in steady demand

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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