Adult Mental Health Clinician

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Job Title:

Adult Mental Health Clinician Division/Program:
Crisis Residential Unit, 24/7 Adult Inpatient Residential Starting Compensation: 70000 - 80000 USD Per Year Working

Location:

Merced, CA Working Hours/Shift: Full Time Sunday-Wednesday 830am-7pm (4/10s) 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 This role is eligible for commuter benefits:
  Employees who commute over 20 miles one way may receive a monthly stipend: * $200 per month for full‑time staff * $100 per month for part‑time staff
  
  What you bring:
  
  * Master's degree in social work, marriage & family therapy, or psychology from an accredited college or university required.
  * One (1) year direct service experience in a mental health setting required (student internship and/or practicum time may be substituted).
  * Experience in an inpatient therapy setting preferred.
  * Mental Health Specialist II:
  Licensed as AMFT, ACSW, or APCC required.
  * Mental Health Specialist III:
  Licensed as LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC required. How you will make a difference
  * Prepares a comprehensive written psychosocial evaluation and assessment on assigned clients, in addition to an intake note, daily progress notes, summary notes (as may be required) and a discharge summary.
  * Responsible for assessing client's readiness for admission and coordination planning with treatment team, the client's case managers, and transferring facilities
  * Responsible for assessing client's readiness for discharge and coordination planning with treatment team; working with case managers to effect appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services; coordinates benefits (Medi-Cal) with Business Office personnel; and maintains knowledge of community resources.
  * Provides individual group therapy to clients on a weekly basis and as needed based on the needs of the clients
  * Actively participates in treatment team meetings and is responsible for working with other disciplines to develop a coordinated treatment plan for assigned clients.
  * Leads or co-leads therapeutic groups. Division/Program Overview:
  * 24/7 inpatient voluntary program
  * 16-bed facility for adults (ages 18-59)
  * Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services
  * Pre-vocational or vocational counseling
  * Medication evaluation and support services Learn more about SBHG at:  For Additional Information:  In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 70,304.. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.