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Stars Behavioral Health Group

Mental Health Therapist (AMFT,ACSW, APCC)

full-time•Long Beach•$70k - $72k

Summary

Location

Long Beach

Salary

$70k - $72k

Type

full-time

Experience

2-5 years

Company links

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About this role

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 Therapist

Division/Program:

Long Beach - Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center

Starting Compensation:

70,000.00 - 72,510.89 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Long Beach, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday and Tuesday 1030AM-9PM, Thursday and Friday 1030AM-9PM

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 Master's degree in a mental health/social services field with BBS Registered intern number or  

  • MHSIII Master’s 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 registration or  

  • MHSIII - LMFT or LCSW license in California. 

  • Valid California Driver’s 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-in’s 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: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 70,304.00 - 98,178.07. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.

What you'll do

  • Provide individual and group mental health services and case management to clients. Act as a liaison with external agencies and document services provided.

About Stars Behavioral Health Group

Stars Behavioral Health Group (SBHG) provides high-quality mental health and social services across California, achieving proven, impactful results. SBHG is dedicated to helping individuals overcome significant challenges and grow through change. What Stars Behavioral Health Group Offers: A large, stable company founded in 1988. Recognized by the LA Business Journal as a “Best Place to Work” in Los Angeles and awarded “Top Workplaces” in the Bay Area by the Mercury News (multiple times). An opportunity to engage in meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of children, adults, and families. Access to some of the best training available in the industry. Flexible schedules and a comprehensive benefits package. Opportunities in residential, in-patient, and community-based outpatient roles.

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Stars Behavioral Health Group offers a competitive compensation package for the Mental Health Therapist (AMFT,ACSW, APCC) role. The salary range is USD 70k - 73k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

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As a Mental Health Therapist (AMFT,ACSW, APCC) at Stars Behavioral Health Group, you will: provide individual and group mental health services and case management to clients. Act as a liaison with external agencies and document services provided..

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