Mental Health Clinician Therapist

Bakersfield, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Partner with us in making a positive change!

Join a team where your work truly matters. Were 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:

On Call Mental Health Clinician / Therapist

Division/Program:

Children-Youth Psychiatric Health Facility

Starting Compensation:

36.00 USD Per Hour

Working Location:

Bakersfield CA

Working Hours/Shift:

Oncall coverage is required on weekdays including Mondays for 8:00 AM4:30 PM and evening support as needed. There is no set schedule; shift opportunities will vary and depend on both program needs and the candidates availability.

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:

Masters degree in social work marriage & family therapy or psychology from an accredited college or university required.
One (1) year direct service experience with emotionally disturbed adolescents in a health care setting required (student internship and/or practicum time may be substituted).
Experience working in an inpatient acute setting preferred.
Licensed as AMFT ACSW APCC LMFT LCSW or LPCC required.
Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.

How you will make a difference:

Prepares a comprehensive written psychosocial evaluation and assessment for admitted clients.
Participates in treatment team meetings and is responsible for a coordinated treatment plan for each client.
Provides individual and family psychotherapy.
Leads or co-leads psychotherapy psycho-educational and therapeutic activity groups.
Responsible for permanency planning including assessing clients readiness for discharge; coordinating and planning with treatment team; making appropriate referrals for placement case management and aftercare services; and coordinating benefits with Business Office personnel.
Prepares and submits client documentation in EMR according to specified timelines.

Division/Program Overview:

24/7 inpatient involuntary program
16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17)
Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans
Available for contracting Central Valley counties
Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare

Learn more about SBHG at: Additional Information:

In accordance with California law the grade for this position is 28.51 - 45.62. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience internal equity and other factors permitted by law.

Required Experience:

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