Mental Health Clinician​/Therapist

Position: Mental Health Clinician / Therapist
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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: On‑call coverage is required on weekdays, including Mondays, for 8:00 AM-4:30 PM and evening support as needed. There is no set schedule; shift opportunities will vary and depend on both program needs and the candidate's 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:
  * Master's 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 Pro Act 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 client's 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:  For 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.