Behavioral Health Therapist I/II

About the role

This position is for a Behavioral Health Therapist I or II within the Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Department.

Qualifications

• Level I: Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work or related field AND eligibility for registration with the State of California as an Associate Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist intern or Pre‑licensed Professional Clinical Counselor; must obtain and maintain current intern/associate registration within 90 days of hire and obtain California licensure within the time specified by the Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Alternative for Level I: Completion of all Psychology doctoral coursework and completion of a Psychology Internship from an APPIC program.
• Level II: Master's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Counseling, Social Work or related field AND licensure with the State of California as a Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) OR completion of a Doctorate Degree in a Behavioral Science from an accredited college or university and eligible for licensing waiver with the State Department of Mental Health.
• Possession of a valid California Motor