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:

Primary Therapist

Division/Program:

Star View Adolescent Center

Starting Compensation:

78000 - 78500 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Torrance, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday - Thursday

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):

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, childcare counseling, or development from an accredited college or university required

Experience:

• One (1) year direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed adolescents in an inpatient or outpatient health care setting (internship and/or practicum time may be substituted)

Licensure:

• Must be a registered intern and eligible to take appropriate licensure within State mandated time limit. Three (3) unsuccessful attempts at licensure will be permitted

How you will make a difference (job overview):

Primary Therapist, under the supervision of the Director of Treatment Services provides general casework services, psychotherapy and therapeutic groups/activities to assigned residents and their families. Will assist in preparing Treatment plans, writing weekly progress and discharge summaries, Quarterly reports, HS 231’s and any court reports. Coordinates treatment within SVAC and with other agencies such as Child Protective Services, Juvenile Probation Department and County Department of Mental Health including interdepartmental consultation as needed. Prepares a comprehensive written psychosocial evaluation and assessment on assigned adolescents. Responsible for permanency planning including assessing resident’s readiness for discharge and coordination planning. Will make appropriate referrals for placement, case management, and aftercare services; coordinates benefits with Business Office personnel and maintains knowledge of community resources. Communicates with residents their legal status and rights under applicable law and acknowledges in writing their understanding of same. Provides consultation as needed with families and the Case Manager on issues regarding admission, discharge, and after-care plans. Prepares verbal reports regarding adolescent’s participation and progress in the program and makes written documentation of the same in the electronic medical record system.

Division & Program Overview:

• Population Served: A comprehensive mental health in patient residential facility for adolescents; Statewide service for up to 60 adolescents (ages 12–17) experiencing severe mental health challenges.

• Facility & Setting: 24/7 locked, highly secure inpatient residential campus operating with the highest standards of dignity and care since 1988.

• Programs: Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF), Community Treatment Facility (CTF), and an on-site Non-Public High School (SBHS).

• Clinical Services: Multidisciplinary mental health services, Therapeutic Behavioral Services (TBS), and Intensive Day Treatment Program.

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

For Additional Information:

svacrecruit@starsinc.com