Resource Specialist

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   The Resource Specialist has the primary responsibility for helping clients access housing and community resources by building relationships with local agencies and service providers. Coordinates outreach efforts, visits discharge locations, and assists clients with admission paperwork and consent forms. Facilitates resident and community meetings as needed and provides transportation to appointments to help clients connect with needed services and supports.   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 : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/ For Additional Information: [email protected]