STARS Behavioral Health Group

Clinical Director

STARS Behavioral Health Group$120K — $137K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in family/child counseling, psychology, social services, or a related field
  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology preferred
  • Licensed LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, or PhD
  • At least four years of direct service experience with mentally ill clients
  • Two years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting preferred
  • Two years of post-licensure experience for clinical supervision of interns or practicum students preferred
  • Valid California Driver's License and BLS CPR/First Aid certification required

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee staff providing mental health and support services
  • Manage own caseload while performing oversight duties
  • Act as liaison with external agencies for program coordination
  • Plan, implement, monitor, and revise clinical treatment programs
  • Represent the agency to county agencies and the community
  • Provide direct care and treatment to clients as needed
  • Ensure adherence to BBS standards in clinical supervision and sign off on BBS hours

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with skills and experience
  • Generous vacation and holiday pay
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Access to paid CEU opportunities and career development programs
  • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals where applicable
  • Recognition and rewards for employee dedication and hard work
Full Job Description

Job Title:

Clinical Director

Division/Program:

Yucca Valley: Morongo Basin Crisis Walk In Center

Starting Compensation:

120,000 - 137,030.04 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Yucca Valley, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (including on‑call consultation)



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 a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical

Counselor (LPCC), or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our team.

What you bring to SBHG:

  • Education: A Master's degree in family/child counseling, development or psychology, social services or professional counseling or related social science field.

  • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology preferred.

  • Licensure: Must be a BBS-licensed LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD, or PhD.

  • Meets agency driver eligibility criteria

  • Experience: Four (4) years of direct service experience with the mentally ill, children, adolescents, and/or adults is preferred.

  • Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a healthcare setting is also preferred.

  • Supervision: Two (2) years of post-licensure experience with the ability to provide clinical supervision to registered interns/associates and/or practicum students is preferred.

  • Certifications: A valid California Driver's License and BLS CPR/First Aid certification are required.

How you will make a difference:

This position has primary responsibility for directing and oversight of the staff who provide mental health and support services to clients and their families. Clinical Director may have their own caseload in addition to oversight responsibilities. The Clinical Director acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical and support staff. This position involves planning, implementation, monitoring, and revision of the clinical treatment program. The Clinical Director represents the agency to county agencies and the community. The Clinical Director may meet with clients, provide direct care and treatment, and may be involved in the client grievance process. The Clinical Director is responsible for overall facility/program management. This position has the responsibility of and provides direct clinical supervision of BBS licensed staff, ensuring services are in accordance with BBS standards and signs off on BBS hours.

Division/Program Overview

Program: The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting with a stay of up to 23 hours

Population Served: All age groups – children, adolescents, adults, and older adults – who need immediate access to crisis mental health services.

Facility & Setting: The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is voluntary and offered on a 24/7 basis in an unlocked setting

Clinical Services: Rapid mental health assessment and crisis intervention, the center provides important services to those in need of immediate crisis intervention and stabilization

Length of Stay: stay of up to 23 hours

Skills & Transition: Individuals admitted into the crisis stabilization unit will be provided with support and services to ensure their safe transition to the next level of care or back to the community.

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

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

About STARS Behavioral Health Group

STARS Behavioral Health Group is a non-profit organization that provides mental health services to children, adults, and families in California. The organization was founded in 1988 and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of mental health services in the state. STARS offers a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, residential treatment, and crisis intervention. The organization is committed to providing high-quality care to its clients and to promoting mental health awareness in the community.
Learn more about STARS Behavioral Health Group
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