Mental Health Clinician

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: Mental Health Clinician Division/Program: (Adult Inpatient) Crisis Residential Unit Starting Compensation: 70000 - 80000 USD Per Year Working Location: Merced, CA Working Hours/Shift: ​Available to work 4 hours per day beginning after 5:00 PM, five days per week, including evening and weekend shifts. Flexible scheduling available. 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 role is eligible for commuter benefits: Employees who commute over 20 miles one way may receive a monthly stipend: $200 per month for full‑time staff $100 per month for part‑time staff What you bring to SBHG: Education and Experience: Master's degree in social work, marriage & family therapy, or psychology from an accredited college or university required. One (1) year direct service experience in a mental health setting required (student internship and/or practicum time may be substituted). Experience in an inpatient 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. How you will make a difference: Conducts psychosocial assessments and maintains client documentation, including intake, progress, and discharge notes. Assesses clients' readiness for admission and discharge, coordinates care with treatment teams and case managers, provides individual and group therapy, facilitates therapeutic groups, and connects clients with appropriate community and aftercare resources. Division/Program Overview: Population Served (Capacity): Serving adults, ages 18-59 Facility & Setting: 24/7 inpatient voluntary program, 16-bed facility Clinical Services (Core): Rehabilitation/recovery services, including substance use rehabilitation services Length of Stay: 30 day stay Skills & Services: Pre-vocational or vocational counseling and medication evaluation and support services. Learn more about SBHG at : For Additional Information: