Mental Health Specialist 2
LMFT / LCSW Registered Interns Needed!!
We are looking for Passionate
MENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST II - Bilingual Spanish
who are ready to make a difference in our community!!!
Following locations are accepting Resumes
Compton, Long Beach, Torrance and Pasadena Area (Highland Park)
WHO WE ARE
Stars Behavioral Health Group provides quality behavioral health services through proven practices and cost effective care throughout all of California. Since 1988, we’ve developed supportive, behavioral health programs for children, adolescents, adults and families. And our more than 1,000 behavioral health workers take great pride and commitment in helping troubled youngsters succeed with mental health and behavioral problems at home, at school, and in life.
We are leaders in providing diverse multidisciplinary Mental Health Services to children and their families in Los Angeles County. This is a fabulous opportunity for a Master's graduate to develop excellent clinical skills while getting paid supervised hours toward licensure (Full Time Employee).
SUMMARY
This position has primary responsibility for mental health and case management services to children or adolescents and their families. The Mental Health Specialist provides mental health services, including engagement, evaluation, individual therapy, family therapy, Individual rehabilitation case management services in-home and at schools and other services to Clients referred to the Community Services or Wraparound Program. He/ She acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical and support staff. S/he documents and bills for mental health and case management services, and completes outcomes information.
EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
- Must Have Current BBS #. Must be listed on Resume
- MA Degree in child counseling, development or psychology, social services or vocational counseling or related social science field
- 2-4 years experience in a mental health field working with SED children or adolescents (preferred) in residential or outpatient settings
- Experience in Wraparound, Community Services, TFCBT, FSP, TAY, FFT or School Based Programs, etc.
- This position serves high risk under served population in a multi-discipline team approach involving parent partners and case managers
- Experience with DMH and / or DCFS, Probation highly desired
- Knowledge of community resources, especially related to the Mental Health, Education, Medical, and Social Services fields, is highly desirable to make appropriate linkages
- Ability to perform clear, concise and timely documentation and correspondence EMR
- Bilingual Spanish is Highly Desired to meet our current client needs
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
- Valid California Driver's License (Insurance) and Ability to drive to and from client’s homes in personal vehicle
PAY/ BENEFITS
- Supervisory Hours Towards your Licensure and Educational Assistance Program
- Competitive Pay and Bilingual Spanish Bonus for some teams / programs
- Exceptional multi-disciplinary in-house training offered by licensed professionals
- Flexible Schedules
- PPO HMO Health Care Benefits (Some plans at $0 cost to Employee)
- Life Insurance, AFLAC and 401(k) and ESOP
- Generous Paid Days Leave (PDL), Holidays and More!
HOW TO APPLY
Submit resume via fax (310) 221-6351 or via e-mail SoCalJobs@starsinc.com
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