Therapist I-BH - Bakersfield Adult BH

Clinica Sierra Vista•Bakersfield, CA

19h•$70,304 - $93,766•Hybrid

About The Position

Clinica Sierra Vista is seeking a Behavioral Health Therapist to join their team. This role involves planning and providing direct mental health psychotherapy and co-occurring services for adults, children, families, and groups. The position emphasizes an interdisciplinary team approach, recovery-oriented, and strength-based methods. Supervised hours are provided by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Psychologist, or Board-certified Medical Doctor to meet pre-licensing accrual hours for licensure. BH Therapist Associates must be credentialed by Clinica Sierra Vista's credentialing board before seeing clients independently and must follow all clinical directives from their supervisor. 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
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
Failure to maintain a current and valid registration or failure to successfully obtain licensure with the Board of Behavioral Sciences within six years of registration, may result in disciplinary action, up to and including separation from employment.
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.
Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team approach with both paraprofessionals and professionals.
Ability to maintain client dignity and confidentiality.
Willingness to work non-regular hours may be required.
Good writing and verbal skills are essential.
Familiar with and able to practice consistent with Recovery principles in mental health care.
Familiar with and able to practice consistent with the treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders

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.