Job Description

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:

Mental Health Specialist II

Division/Program:

Irvine: Coastal Star Crisis Stabilization Unit

Starting Compensation:

67,000 - 77,000 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Irvine, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:30 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):

What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications):

Education:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field.

(Recently graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply!)

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.

How you will make a difference:

This position assesses clients at start of engagement/treatment, assesses as needed, develops, and maintains treatment plans, conducts family collateral and discharge planning.

Division/Program Overview:

Program:

The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) is a place where people experiencing a mental health crisis can go to be stabilized. These facilities operate 24/7 to provide crisis stabilization.

Population Served: Up to 16 adults (ages 18 and up) and 4 adolescents (ages 13 to 17).

Facility & Setting: Can be compared to an Urgent Care Center where people often go for a medical emergency instead of going to the hospital ER. Patients may stay up to 23 hours.

Clinical Services: Provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization. Designed to prevent psychiatric hospitalizations.

Length of Stay: stay of up to 23 hours

Skills & Transition: The CSU will help clients to stabilize and will also provide referrals to other needed services. Transportation is provided as needed.

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

mlawrence@starsinc.com