Mental Health Therapist

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. Our mission is to improve mental healthcare. Job Title: Mental Health Therapist Division/Program: High Desert Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center Location: Lancaster, CA Working Hours/Shift: 4 days, 10 hours a day Starting Compensation: 68,194.00 - 70,304.00 USD per hour Responsibilities Provide individual and group mental health services and case management to children, adolescents, adults, and their families. Conduct individual, family and collateral therapy, bio‑psycho‑social assessments, treatment/service planning, and discharge planning. Act as crisis intervention clinician as needed and function as liaison with external agencies. Collaborate with clinical and support staff on interdisciplinary teams. Document and bill for mental health and case management services; complete outcomes information. Obtain additional certifications as required, including evidence‑based practices. AMFT/ASW interns may be asked to become LPS designee to facilitate “applications 5150/5585” for clients. Qualifications Education & Compliance: MHSII – Master's degree in a mental health/social services field with BBS Registered Intern number; MHSIII – Master’s degree with BBS License. Driver’s License: Valid California Driver’s License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies. Experience: Two years’ experience in a mental health field serving the age groups for this position in residential or outpatient settings. Licensure Requirements: MHSII – BBS AMFT associate registration, BBS ASW associate, BBS APCC registration; MHSIII – LMFT, LCSW or LPCC license in California. Preferred: Current Substance Abuse Counselor or Chemical Dependency Counselor certification from an organization on the California DHCS list of certifying organizations. Benefits Competitive compensation that matches your skills and experience. Generous time off with ample vacation and holiday pay. Comprehensive benefits package: employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage with additional voluntary benefits. Professional growth opportunities, including on‑the‑job training and 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 and rewards culture. Division/Program Overview This 24/7 outpatient program provides rapid mental health assessment, crisis intervention, and medication support. Walk‑in clients are welcome and may stay up to 24 hours. The BHUCC is equipped to serve 12 adults (ages 18 and up) and 6 adolescents (ages 13 to 17). Learn more about SBHG at: For additional information: View email address on click.appcast.io SBHG is committed to providing a career‑enhancing environment for dedicated professionals desiring to improve the lives of people living with mental health and other challenges to their well-being. SBHG currently employs approximately 1,900 people at more than 45 different sites throughout California and serves more than 30,000 adults, children, youth, and families annually. We strongly value and are committed to having a truly diverse workforce and environment, including LGBTQ, cultural, racial, and ethnic diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr