Lead Mental Health Clinician

Stars Behavioral Health Group

Job Location:

Bakersfield, CA - 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:

Lead Mental Health Clinician

Division/Program:

(Children/Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation:

36.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Bakersfield CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule 4-10 hours per week. Typical hours: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM with adjustments based on availability.

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:

Masters degree in psychology social work child care counseling or development or other related field.
Masters degree in social work.
(2) years direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed adolescents in an inpatient health care setting preferred.
Licensed as LCSW required.

How you will make a difference:

Assure all legal admission requirements are obtained for each new client. Involuntary 5150 voluntary by youth (Roger S) conservatorship or clients signed in by parents/legal guardians.
Assure LPS Holds are completed daily (must be LPS Certified).
Work closely with social worker staff to assure that daily duties were completed including hearings.
Review treatment plans for interventions and effectiveness.
Provide consultation and support as needed regarding discharge planning.
Assure discharges are in compliance with title 22 regulations and families are provided a warm hand off to their follow up services.
Provide training and consultation regarding treatment of clients discharge planning case management conservatorships community placements etc. as needed.
In collaboration with the Clinical Director ensure that the PHF is in compliance with all Federal State and local regulations pertaining to clinical mental health services and Patients Rights
Provide consultation as needed with families on issues regarding admission discharge and aftercare plans.
Communicate to clients their legal status and rights under applicable law and acknowledge in writing their understanding of same.
Maintain a knowledge of community resources.
Coordinate client intake treatment and discharge actions with county partners.

Division/Program Overview:

24/7 inpatient involuntary program
16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
Available for contracting Central Valley counties
Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:

In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 26.16 - 41.85. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.

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:Lead Mental Health ClinicianDivis...

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Job Title:

Lead Mental Health Clinician

Division/Program:

(Children/Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation:

36.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Bakersfield CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule 4-10 hours per week. Typical hours: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM with adjustments based on availability.

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:

Masters degree in psychology social work child care counseling or development or other related field.
Masters degree in social work.
(2) years direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed adolescents in an inpatient health care setting preferred.
Licensed as LCSW required.

How you will make a difference:

Assure all legal admission requirements are obtained for each new client. Involuntary 5150 voluntary by youth (Roger S) conservatorship or clients signed in by parents/legal guardians.
Assure LPS Holds are completed daily (must be LPS Certified).
Work closely with social worker staff to assure that daily duties were completed including hearings.
Review treatment plans for interventions and effectiveness.
Provide consultation and support as needed regarding discharge planning.
Assure discharges are in compliance with title 22 regulations and families are provided a warm hand off to their follow up services.
Provide training and consultation regarding treatment of clients discharge planning case management conservatorships community placements etc. as needed.
In collaboration with the Clinical Director ensure that the PHF is in compliance with all Federal State and local regulations pertaining to clinical mental health services and Patients Rights
Provide consultation as needed with families on issues regarding admission discharge and aftercare plans.
Communicate to clients their legal status and rights under applicable law and acknowledge in writing their understanding of same.
Maintain a knowledge of community resources.
Coordinate client intake treatment and discharge actions with county partners.

Division/Program Overview:

24/7 inpatient involuntary program
16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
Available for contracting Central Valley counties
Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:

In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 26.16 - 41.85. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.