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Job Title:

Mental Health Resource Specialist

Division/Program:

Victorville: High Desert Crisis Walk In Center

Starting Compensation:

20.20 USD per Hour

Working Location:

Victorville, CA

Working Hours/Shift:

8 Hour AM shift

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 and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must have one year of full-time experience providing non-professional services in a social service, healthcare, or similar setting that serves people with disabilities.
• Completion of some college-level coursework in sociology, psychology, mental illness, or counseling is preferred.
• An Addiction Certification or progress towards a Substance Use Certification is required; Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) is preferred.
• A valid California Driver's License is required.

How you will make a difference:

The Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) Resource Specialist plays a key role in connecting clients with community services and resources, including substance use services. This position also provides drug and alcohol education to clients and their families, with the goal of supporting wellness, recovery, and prevention.

Division/Program Overview:

The Valley Star Crisis Walk-In Center (CWIC) is a voluntary, 24/7 facility that provides rapid mental health assessments and crisis intervention in an unlocked setting. Open to all age groups—children, adolescents, adults, and older adults—the center is designed to support anyone experiencing an immediate mental health crisis with a stay of up to 23 hours.

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

For Additional Information:

mlawrence@starsinc.com

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 18.88 - 28.32. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.