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: Licensed Associate Mental Health Specialist II Division/Program: Coachella: Coachella Center Starting Compensation: 68,000 - 70,304 USD Per Year Working Location: Coachella, CA Working Hours/Shift: Monday - Thursday 11:30 AM - 8:00 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 (Qualifications):
Education
Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field. Licensure: Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC). Compliance & Safety: 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. Competencies & Compliance: 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 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: Program: Centers provide outpatient mental health services to children and their families. Population Served: Working with children of all ages, at home, at school and in the community Facility & Setting: Centers | at home, at school and in the community Clinical Services: Individual therapy, Group therapy, Family counseling, Medication management and support Skills & Services: Case management, Rehabilitative/Skill building services Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: mlawrence@starsinc.com Join an organization dedicated to improving lives and supporting those facing mental health and behavioral challenges. At Stars Behavioral Health Group, we are seeking passionate professionals ready to make a lasting, positive impact on children, youth, families, and adults across California. As a leading statewide provider, SBHG brings together over 2,000 professionals across 70+ specialized programs and 60+ locations, delivering compassionate care to more than 40,000 individuals each year.We are committed to diversity as we believe exceptional care begins with a diverse team. SBHG is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive work environment that celebrates LGBTQ+, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity across every level of our organization.