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Job Description

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:

Resource Specialist

Division/Program:

Merced Crisis Residential Unit (Merced CRU)

Starting Compensation:

18.88 - 26.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Merced, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00PM

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:

Education & Experience:

  • A High School diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED, HiSET) is required.
  • An associate degree in a social science field is preferred, combined with at least three (3) years of experience.
  • A bachelor’s degree in a social science field is preferred, combined with at least one (1) year of experience.

 

Experience must include providing support to individuals living with mental illness, working in a behavioral health setting, or performing non-professional healthcare or social services functions.

How you will make a difference 

  • Identifies housing resources and developing relationships with community agencies. 

  • Coordinates community outreach with outside agencies, and visit locations where clients are discharged to. 

  • Assists clients in completing facility consent forms upon admission. 

  • Facilitates resident council, community meeting and/or groups as instructed. 

  • Transports clients to appointments to provide direct linkage to resource 

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:

[email protected]

Resource Specialist at Stars Behavioral Health Group | Renata