Therapist I-BH - Bakersfield Adult BH

Clinica Sierra Vista•Bakersfield, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to provide direct mental health psychotherapy and co-occurring services for adults, children, families, and groups. The role emphasizes an interdisciplinary team approach, recovery-oriented, and strength-based methods. Supervised hours are provided to meet pre-licensing requirements for licensure in an Associate's related field. This classification includes registered and degreed, but not yet licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFT) and Associate Social Workers (ASW). Clinical Supervision Hours are provided.

Requirements

Completion of a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major in Psychology, Marriage and Family Counseling, Social Work or a related field AND Eligibility for registration with the State of California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Social Worker (ASW) or as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT).
Obtain California licensure within 6 years of the initial issuance of the Board of Behavioral Sciences registration number.
Within 90 days of hire must obtain and maintain a current and valid AMFT or Associate Social Worker (ASW) registration number with the State of California.
Completion of all Psychology doctoral coursework and completion of a Psychology Internship from an Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) program.
Must adhere to Clinica Sierra Vista’s employee health/immunization requirements or provide a valid exemption request for subsequent approval.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish-English) may be required for some positions.
Familiarity with community resources desirable.

Responsibilities

Provides individual, group and family psychotherapy services as allowed within the employee's scope of practice and the recovery model guidance for best practices at the service site.
Screens adults and/or children for the appropriateness of treatment; conducts psychosocial assessments and diagnoses mental health and co-occurring disorders.
Assists in the coordinating of activities for the Case Manager.
Maintains communication with other local service agencies for patient referral as needed.
Develops network of community resources and maintains liaison with these resources.
Assist in the provision of in-services and consultation to the interdisciplinary team of health professionals on the staff.
Responsible for working with client(s) on implementation and oversight of the Plan of Care.
Keeps accurate, up-to-date records on clients served, including progress notes, transfer and discharge plans, annual reviews, and all client contacts.
Participates in utilization review activities.
Utilizes a personal computer and various software programs, including an electronic health record (EHR).
Prepares and delivers oral presentations to the public on CSV Behavioral Health and its programs.
Able to work specific weekend shifts (usually Saturdays from 9:00 – 1:00).
Must have a current/valid California Drivers License and proof of insurance.
May be assigned to work at a satellite clinic/site on a scheduled, temporary basis.