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Job Title:

Interim Mental Health Clinician

Division/Program:

Fresno Crisis Residential Treatment Facility (24/7 Adult Inpatient)

Starting Compensation:

68,640 - 74,880 USD Per Year

Working Location:

Fresno, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Sunday–Wednesday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (in person)

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 is an interim position with a temporary in-person schedule as outlined below:

• Initial Work Schedule: Sunday–Wednesday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM (in person)
• Adjusted Work Schedule (11/2–11/15/2025): Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
• Expected End Date: November 13, 2025

Please note: Additional support may be requested beyond this date with a possibility to be hired as on call after temporary assignment. 

What you bring to SBHG:

•  Current and valid License or Certification required: APCC, LPCC, ACSW, LCSW, AMFT, LMFT required
• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Marriage, Family and Child Counseling from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) years direct service experience with the mentally ill, preferably adults.

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
• Interprets facility policies and procedures to clients and family members.
• Verbally communicates to clients their legal status and rights under applicable law and acknowledges in writing their understanding of same.
• Actively participates in treatment team meetings and is responsible for working with other disciplines to develop a coordinated treatment plan for assigned clients.
• Provides consultation as needed with families and the Case Manager on issues regarding admission, discharge and aftercare plans.
• Documents social services that are provided and records them in the patient chart.
• 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: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

cencaljobs@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 68,640.00 - 98,178.07. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.