Behavioral Health Family Specialist

About this role

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: Behavioral Health Family Specialist - Spanish Speaking Required Division/Program: Star View Teammates - High Fidelity Wraparound Starting Compensation: 23.74 - 24.96 USD Per Hour Working Location: Lancaster, CA Working Hours/Shift: Mon - Fri: 8 AM - 5 PM

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   • 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   • 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  

• FC III: One (1) year experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children and/or families  

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

Language Skills:    • Spanish Speaking Required   

How you will make a difference :  

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: High Fidelity Wraparound services:   Comprehensive Behavioral & Social Support Services , Crisis response, team-based approach  

• Population Served:   Children, Youth, and Families battling trauma, mental illness, neglect, or substance abuse |  

• Facility & Setting:   Multidisciplinary program sites serving SPA 1,2,3,4,6,7,8     

• Clinical Services:   Trauma-informed care, mental health treatment, behavioral interventions , and parental skill enhancement  

• Length of Stay:   Based on need, average stay is 18 months  

• Skills & Transition:      • Strengths-based empowerment, resilience building, and long-term recovery/re-integration support    

• Family support, skill development, advocacy, and comprehensive community resources   

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

Jerevilla@starsinc.com

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