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Stars Behavioral Health Group
Los Angeles, California

Bilingual Mental Health Therapist

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$70k-$74k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 49m ago · Verified live

Job Description

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

Bilingual Mental Health Therapist

Division/Program

Sylmar: Olive View Crisis Residential Treatment (CS)

Starting Compensation

70,304 - 73,819 USD Per Yearly

Working Location

Sylmar, CA

Working Hours/Shift

Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

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 & Compliance | Required for All Levels

Education: Master’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related mental health field.

Driver's License: Valid California Driver's License with a driving record that meets company eligibility policies.

First Aid: Current First Aid certification from an approved agency (such as the American Red Cross) or the ability to obtain certification within 90 days of employment.

Licensure Requirements

Mental Health Specialist II (MHS II): Active registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as an Associate (AMFT, ACSW, or APCC).

Mental Health Specialist III (MHS III): Active licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) as a Licensed clinician (LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC).

How You Will Make a Difference (Job Overview)

This position assesses clients at the start of treatment (reviews as needed), develops and maintains treatment plans, and conducts family collateral and discharge planning.

The MHS II is a clinical treatment team member who is also responsible for providing direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of the clients through direct and indirect physical and verbal interaction.

MHS II will also be engaged in admission and diagnostic formulation, screening incoming referrals, and work with referring parties (i. e. Social Workers, Nurses, hospital liaisons and etc.) to ensure appropriate client care and treatment planning.

Duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, but some tasks are accomplished independently.

Division & Program Overview

Facility & Setting

  • 16-bed residential facility offering a short-term, home-like environment.
  • 24/7 intensive treatment is designed as an alternative to hospitalization or urgent care.

Clinical Services: Comprehensive physical/psychological evaluations, mental health counseling, and case management.

Skills & Transition: Life-skills and interpersonal training, paired with dedicated assistance for locating permanent housing.

Learn more about SBHG at: starsinc.com

For Additional Information

Samlopez@starsinc.com

Key Responsibilities

The therapist assesses clients, develops treatment plans, and conducts family collateral and discharge planning. They also provide direct care to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of clients within a residential setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a mental health field and possess a valid California Driver's License. Active registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Crisis interventionPsychosocial assessmentClinical documentationLife-skills training

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks29 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
45% this job
Sign-on bonus
34%
Loan repayment
17%
PSLF eligible
17%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,084 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Los Angeles

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$923k≈ 13.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,778/mo≈ 47% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Stars Behavioral Health Group

Mental Health Care
Long Beach, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
Generous vacation and holiday pay
Paid CEU opportunities
Career development programs
Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals