Mental Health Specialist (AMFT, ACSW, APCC)

Lancaster, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. Were 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:

Mental Health Therapist (ACSW AMFT APCC)

Division/Program:

High Desert - Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center

Starting Compensation:

68640.00 - 69058.08 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Lancaster CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Wednesday Thursday - 10:00AM to 8:30PM Friday Saturday - 8:00AM - 6:30PM

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(Qualifications):

MHSII Masters degree in a mental health/social services field with BBS Registered intern numberor
MHSIII Masters degree in mental health/social services field with BBS License experience.
Two years experience in a mental health field with age group(s) to be served by the position in residential or outpatient settings preferred.
MHSII - BBS AMFT intern registration or BBS ASW associate registrationor
MHSIII - LMFT or LCSW license in California.
Valid California Drivers License.
Current Substance Abuse Counselor or Chemical Dependency Counselor certification (Certificate program from an organization on the California DHCS list of certifying organizations) preferred

How you will make a difference(Job Overview):

This position has primary responsibility for providing individual and group mental health services and case management services to children adolescents adults and their families. Services include but are not limited to individual family and collateral therapy bio-psycho-social assessments treatment/service planning discharge planning etc. Functions as crisis intervention clinician as needed. He/she acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical & support staff. S/he documents and bills for mental health and case management services and completes outcomes information. May be requested to obtain additional certifications as needed including for evidenced based practices. AMFT/ASW intern staff (that meet qualifications) may be asked to become LPS designee certified to facilitate the completion of applications 5150/5585 for clients in need of such.

Division/Program Overview:

24/7 outpatient program
Rapid mental health assessment crisis intervention and medication support
Walk-ins welcome
Clients may stay up to 24 hours
BHUCC equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescent (ages 13 to 17)

Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:

In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 68640.00 - 98178.07. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.

Required Experience:

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