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Job Title:
Associate Crisis Stabilization ClinicianDivision/Program:
Victorville: High Desert Crisis Walk In CenterStarting Compensation:
70,000 - 75,000 USD Per YearWorking Location:
Victorville, CAWorking Hours/Shift:
Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PMWhy 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 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.
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.
Competencies & Compliance:
Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a diverse nursing team.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills for collaborating with clients, staff, physicians, and community partners.
Must successfully pass a mandatory background check, criminal record clearance, and drug screening.
Meet agency driver eligibility criteria if applicable
How you will make a difference:
The Mental Health Specialist assesses clients at start of treatment (reviews as needed), develops and maintains treatment plans, and conducts family collateral and discharge planning. Duties include discussing goals and objectives of proposed treatment plans and establishing a contract with the consumer. Interviewing consumers to team with mental health professionals in determining the needs of individuals or groups on a walk-in/telephone basis; respond to potential suicide or other emergency events. Visit clients, individually or as part of a team, in a variety of living situations, to help assess the mental health needs of individuals and families, observe progress, provide counseling, gather data, and report significant changes in the client's condition to designated professional staff.
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]Skills Required
- Valid California Driver's License
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Master's degree in psychology, social work, or related mental health field
- Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate (AMFT, APCC, or ACSW)
- First Aid certification (e.g., American Red Cross)
- Recent graduates are welcome
What We Do
STARS is a therapist-owned and operated school contracting agency based in Arizona. They provide specialized services to public schools by employing Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, Special Education Teachers, and School Psychologists. Their mission is to provide excellent services to clients while ensuring a supportive and rewarding environment for their employees, striving to be the best employer in the education and therapy sector.
