Unlicensed Clinician - Mental Health 637

Main Template • Bakersfield, CA

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About The Position

The Unlicensed Clinician provides mental health support services to members served and their families, and assists with coordinating the mental health support services delivered by the team. The role involves coordinating and collaborating with team members and outside agencies, including the Conservator’s Office, Public Guardian’s Office, Probation Department, County Behavioral Health Services, and housing and inpatient providers.

The position is part of CARE Court ACT, which provides time-limited, community-based, holistic support to people who meet CARE criteria and agree to participate. The program uses a person-centered approach, the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) model, and Housing First Principles to help members work toward independence, productivity, community integration, and personal goals through connection to appropriate resources.

This is a full-time, Monday–Friday morning-shift position, with listed hours of 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. The expected starting wage range is $71,760.00–$88,447.23. Pay depends on geographic location and starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Requirements

• Current, valid registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW, AMFT, or APCC.
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences.
• One year of direct service experience with mentally ill individuals.
• Valid, current driver’s license.
• Personal vehicle insurance with the applicant listed as a driver.
• Willingness to use a personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments, groups, and other activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health support services to members served and their families.
• Assist in coordinating all mental health support services provided by the team.
• Coordinate and collaborate with team members and outside agencies, including the Conservator’s Office, Public Guardian’s Office, Probation Department, County Behavioral Health Services, and housing and inpatient providers.
• Support members in pursuing independence, productivity, community integration, and personal goals by connecting them with resources.

Benefits

• Paid time off for eligible employees working 20 or more hours per week; accrual is prorated for part-time schedules and annual carryover is subject to set caps.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Shift differentials for hourly staff: 6% for PM shifts and 10% for overnight shifts.
• Weekend shift differentials for hourly staff: 5% for weekend AM shifts, 11% for weekend PM shifts, and 15% for weekend overnight shifts.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Free supervision for BBS Associate License.
• Coaching and mentorship.
• Online University tuition discount and company scholarships.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level