Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital·Bakersfield, California
Provide psychotherapeutic services to individuals and groups focusing on mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral issues. Develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans within an Intensive Outpatient Services unit as part of an interdisciplinary team.
About Us Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90 bed facility situated on 8.8 acres.
We offer inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency; and co-occurring disorders treatment through our medically supervised detoxification.
Within our Workplace Community, BBHH is striving daily to be one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK not just here in Kern County, but throughout the Behavioral Healthcare Community.
By offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into our daily operations, we are creating a workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work each day.
BBHH CARES about your experience as a candidate and we encourage you to apply to our open positions.
Compassion Acceptance Respect Empowerment Sincerity Our progressive and dedicated healthcare team strives to change the lives of our patients and provide exceptional care.
This is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, exceptional leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Job Summary Counsels individuals and groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, mental or behavioral health issues and/or family situations and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans, predominantly in our Intensive Outpatient Services unit.
Will provide psychotherapeutic services to all patients, to serve as a member of the nterdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment programs and philosophy, and will assure the delivery of quality treatment to patients and their families.
Licensed wage range: $50.00/hr. - $65.00/hr.
Weekend differential applies WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such as a High School Diploma and an appropriate degree and license as defined below, we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work.
If you have previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where your attention was focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations, your application to this position will be moved to the shortlist of candidates.
Education Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field required (MSW, MFT) required.
Minimum Work Experience At least two (2) years experience with one (1) year in a behavioral or psychiatric setting preferred.
Combination education and experience acceptable Required Licenses Must have current, valid, and unrestricted California-issued LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is proud to offer a suite of benefits to those who join our workplace community. *Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).
Some of the benefits you can expect as a Full-Time employee include: Paid Time Off over THREE WEEKS of Paid Time Off in your first year!!!
Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Accident Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Discounted Meals Employee Assistance Program TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
Requires a Master's degree in Counseling or Social Work and a valid California license (LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC). At least two years of experience is required, with a preference for one year in a behavioral or psychiatric setting.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.
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