Mental Health Therapist Lead
Stars Behavioral Health GroupAbout the role
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title:
Clinical Team LeadDivision/Program:
LAC + USC Crisis Residential Treatment - Central StarStarting Compensation:
70,000.00 - 80,000.00 USD Per YearWorking Location:
Los Angeles, CAWorking Hours/Shift:
Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pmWhy 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 (Qualifications):
Master's degree or PhD in Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from an accredited college or university
Four (2) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults, and Minimally, California BBS licensed waivered as a AMFT, ACSW, or APCC required. A Valid California Driver’s License is preferred.
CPR certification from persons qualified by agencies including but not limited to the American Red Cross or obtain certification within 90 days of employment
How you will make a difference (Job Overview):
This position primary responsibility is to assist the Clinical Supervisor in the oversight of the programming and service delivery; acts as a resource for therapists in the documentation of the delivery of therapeutic services; performs diagnostic evaluations; and develops treatment plans; provides therapeutic services. Assists Clinical Supervisor in data collection and CQI efforts; maintains positive relationships with community partners and acts as liaison with the County as designated. This position is responsible for the continued communication with referring parties in reference to referrals, waitlists, slot availability, and program openings. The coordination of case assignments through slot management and emergent needs assessment, quality assurance and adhere to specific team/program guidelines is also be assigned to this position. This position may also provide direction in the linkage to client resources through collaboration with internal and external entities. This position will carry a partial case load and provides mental health services (which may include assessment and evaluation) and case management services for clients and their families. Services this position provides may include assessment, screening, group facilitation, individual therapy, family therapy, collateral sessions and/or consultations. This position may include the supervision of group facilitation by other members of their team. This position may be required to lead and facilitate team meetings as well as function as the Clinical Team representative during ICD meetings, and other community partner meetings. This position may be required to provide training to team members in specific programmatic areas (i.e., assessment, group facilitation, QA processes, etc.).
Division/Program Overview:
16-bed facilities
Designed for adults with mental health challenges or a recent crisis who need intensive treatment.
24/7 programs as an alternative to urgent care or hospitalization.
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