Associate Marriage and Family Therapist | AMFT

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 daily to be one of the best places to work in Kern County and throughout the behavioral healthcare community by offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into daily operations.

Our CARES values: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, Empowerment, Sincerity.

Our progressive and dedicated healthcare team works in a fast-paced environment to change the lives of our patients and provide exceptional care. This role requires critical thinking, exceptional leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals and groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, mental or behavioral health issues, and/or family situations.
• Develop and implement therapeutic treatment plans.
• Provide psychotherapeutic services to all patients and their families.
• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy.
• Deliver quality treatment to patients and their families.
• Conduct group therapy sessions.
• Develop and review Master Treatment Plans.
• Perform psychosocial assessments and Master Treatment Plan reviews.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Counseling, Social Work, or 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 acceptable).
• California-issued associate-level registration or higher.

We are looking for individuals who bring their heart to work and have experience in mental healthcare, human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or related fields.

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.