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
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):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.
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