What you bring to SBHG:  

• Master's degree in social work, marriage & family therapy, or psychology from an accredited college or university required. 

• One (1) year of direct service experience in a mental health setting is required (student internship and/or practicum time may be substituted). 

• Experience in a community-based 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. 

• Valid California Driver's License required and meet Agency driver eligibility criteria. 

How you will make a difference:  

• Identifies immediate risks and needs of and family and develops a plan to address them in collaboration with the treatment team. 

• Identifies ongoing treatment needs and develops plans, diagnoses, and updates problem lists as needed. 

• Incorporates Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) and Motivational Interviewing into services. 

• Facilitate treatment team meetings. 

• Uses a “whatever it takes” approach to provide services in various settings, including homes, schools/work, and community and office settings. Uses a personal vehicle to drive to and from off-site locations to provide services. May be required to transport participants and/or family members in a personal vehicle. 

• Provides services, including individual, family, and group therapy and collateral, to youth/TAY and their families, as deemed necessary and appropriate through the assessment process and in collaboration with the treatment team. Services are to be short-term, as longer-term services and resources are identified. 

•  Available for 24/7 on-call services to assist in crisis intervention and to provide support for problem resolution. On-call is scheduled on a rotating basis. 

Division/Program Overview:  

• Outpatient community-based program 

• Serves clients (ages 18 plus) 

• Housing, Education, and Vocational Support 

• Individual and family Counseling 

• Medication management and support services