Associate Clinical Social Worker | ACSW

About Us

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. Our workplace community strives to be one of the best places to work in Kern County and the broader behavioral healthcare community by fostering individual growth, development, and incorporating our CARES values system: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, Empowerment, and Sincerity.

About the Role

Counsel individuals and groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, mental or behavioral health issues, and family situations. Develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans. Provide psychotherapeutic services to patients and their families as a member of an interdisciplinary team, supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy to ensure the delivery of quality care.

Responsibilities

• Group Therapy
• Master Treatment Plans
• Psychosocial Assessments
• Master Treatment Plan Reviews

Requirements

We are looking for humans who care, with a focus on those who bring their heart to work. While meeting the following minimum requirements is necessary, we prioritize candidates with experience in mental healthcare environments.

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field (MSW, MFT) required.
• At least two (2) years of experience, with one (1) year in a behavioral or psychiatric setting preferred. Combination of education and experience is acceptable.
• California-issued associate-level registration or higher.

Pay

Associate (License-Eligible) wage range: $27.39/hr. - $38.21/hr. Weekend differential applies.

Benefits

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital offers a suite of benefits, with eligibility varying based on employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.). Full-time employees can expect:

• 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