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Job Title:

Lead Mental Health Specialist

Division/Program:

(Children/Youth Inpatient) Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation:

36.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Bakersfield, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

As needed: Monday-Friday 8am-430pm

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:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, child care counseling or development, or other related field.

• Master's degree in social work.

• (2) years direct service experience with severely emotionally disturbed adolescents, in an inpatient health care setting preferred.

• Licensed as LCSW required.

How you will make a difference:

• Assure all legal admission requirements are obtained for each new client. Involuntary 5150, voluntary by youth (Roger S), conservatorship, or clients signed in by parents/legal guardians.
• Assure LPS Holds are completed daily (must be LPS Certified).
• Work closely with social worker staff to assure that daily duties were completed including hearings.
• Review treatment plans for interventions and effectiveness.
• Provide consultation and support as needed regarding discharge planning.
• Assure discharges are in compliance with title 22 regulations and families are provided a warm hand off to their follow up services.
• Provide training and consultation regarding treatment of clients, discharge planning, case management, conservatorships, community placements, etc. as needed.
• In collaboration with the Clinical Director, ensure that the PHF is in compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to clinical mental health services and Patient’s Rights
• Provide consultation as needed with families on issues regarding admission, discharge and aftercare plans.
• Communicate to clients their legal status and rights under applicable law and acknowledge in writing their understanding of same.
• Maintain a knowledge of community resources.
• Coordinate client intake, treatment, and discharge actions with county partners.

Division/Program Overview:

• 24/7 inpatient involuntary program
• 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
• Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
• Available for contracting Central Valley counties
• Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

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

For Additional Information:

cencaljobs@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the salary grade for this position is 26.16 - 41.85. Starting pay within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.