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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.

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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 (qualifications):

Education: (Applicants should meet one of the following qualifications)

• FS I: High School diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET, etc.) required
• FS II: Associates degree in a Mental Health, Human Services or closely related field
• FS III: Bachelor’s degree in a Mental Health, Human Services or closely related field

Experience: (Applicants should meet one of the following experiences)

• FS I: Three (3) years’ experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and families.
• FS II: Two (2) years’ experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and families.
• FS III: One (1) years’ experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and/or families.

License or Certification

• Valid California Driver’s License and maintenance of a driving record that meets the company driver eligibility policy

How you will make a difference (job overview):

The Family Specialist builds trusting relationships with both the child/youth (Youth) and their parent/ caregiver(s) (Caregivers), while providing practical guidance and strategies that address behavioral challenges and support emotional growth. In this role, the Family Specialist also helps uncover unmet needs, teaches coping skills, and bridges gaps to repair relationships and build understanding amongst family members. The Family Specialist engages both the youth and the caregiver(s) to explore behaviors, practice new skills, and create lasting connections. The Family Specialist offers direct behavioral interventions and skill-building for the youth and caregivers. The Family Specialist is the family’s primary behavioral support partner, working in coordination with the youth therapist and the Child and Family Team to support the youth and caregiver(s) in achieving their goals.

Division/Program Overview: 

• Programs:  Youth consented program 
• Population Served: Works with clients aged 12-21 years old. 
• Facility & Setting: Community, home-based, and juvenile justice systems (Ranch, juvenile hall) 
• Clinical Services: Provides mental health services to youth involved in juvenile and child welfare systems 
• Skills & Services: Wraparound approach provides services to entire family. Participates in 24/7 on-call system; pay differential. 

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

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