Associate Therapist (ACSW, AMFT, APCC)
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. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children, adolescents and adults needing mental/behavioral health, chemical dependency, and co-occurring disorders treatment through medically supervised detoxification. BBHH strives to be a top workplace by offering benefits, encouraging growth, and incorporating CARES values (Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, Empowerment, Sincerity). The progressive and dedicated healthcare team aims to change patients' lives and provide exceptional care in a fast-paced environment requiring critical thinking, leadership, teamwork, and communication skills. The Associate Therapist counsels individuals and groups on psychological or emotional problems like stress, substance abuse, mental/behavioral health issues, and family situations, developing and implementing therapeutic treatment plans. This role provides psychotherapeutic services to patients and their families and serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team to support the organization's treatment program and philosophy, ensuring quality treatment.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field (MSW, MFT)
- At least two (2) years experience
- California issued associate level registration or higher
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where attention was focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations
- One (1) year experience in a behavioral or psychiatric setting (as part of the two years total experience)
Responsibilities
- Counsels individuals and groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, mental or behavioral health issues and/or family situations
- Develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans
- Provide psychotherapeutic services to all patients and their families
- Serve as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy
- Assure the deliverance of quality treatment to patients and their families
- Group Therapy
- Master Treatment Plans
- Psychosocial Assessments
- Master Treatment Plan Reviews
Benefits
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
