Associate Therapist (Intake)

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital•Bakersfield, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. C ompassion A cceptance R espect E mpowerment S incerity 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 Conducts Intake Assessments to determine medical necessity in an inpatient psychiatric facility. 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. Will provide psychotherapeutic services to all patients and their families; to serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy, and assure the delivery of quality treatment to patients and their families.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field required (MSW, MFT)
At least two (2) years experience with one (1) year in a behavioral or psychiatric setting preferred.
Must have California issued associate level registration or higher.

Nice To Haves

HUMANS WHO CARE
previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where your attention was focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations