Mental Health Clinician / Therapist

Stars Behavioral Health Group • Bakersfield, CA

30d • $36 • Onsite

About The Position

Partner with us in making a positive change! Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare. Job Title: On Call Mental Health Clinician / Therapist Division/Program: Children-Youth Psychiatric Health Facility Starting Compensation: 36.00 USD Per Hour Working Location: Bakersfield, CA Working Hours/Shift: On‑call coverage is required on weekdays, including Mondays, for 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and evening support as needed. There is no set schedule; shift opportunities will vary and depend on both program needs and the candidate’s availability. Why Join Our Team? Competitive Compensation : Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience. Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay. Comprehensive Benefits Package : Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle. Professional Growth Opportunities : On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities. Career development programs designed to help you grow. Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable). Employee Recognition & Rewards : A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication What you bring to SBHG: Master's degree in social work, marriage & family therapy, or psychology from an accredited college or university required. One (1) year direct service experience with emotionally disturbed adolescents in a health care setting required (student internship and/or practicum time may be substituted). Experience working in an inpatient acute setting preferred. Licensed as AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC required. Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment. Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment. How you will make a difference: Prepares a comprehensive written psychosocial evaluation and assessment for admitted clients. Participates in treatment team meetings and is responsible for a coordinated treatment plan for each client. Provides individual and family psychotherapy. Leads or co-leads psychotherapy, psycho-educational and therapeutic activity groups. Responsible for permanency planning including assessing client's readiness for discharge; coordinating and planning with treatment team; making appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services; and coordinating benefits with Business Office personnel. Prepares and submits client documentation in EMR according to specified timelines. Division/Program Overview: 24/7 inpatient involuntary program 16-bed facility for acute youth (ages 5-17) Intensive treatment programs with individualized care plans Available for contracting Central Valley counties Moves clients through five phases: admission; engagement; learning; stabilization and linkage to resources and aftercare Learn more about SBHG at : https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

Requirements

• Master's degree in social work, marriage & family therapy, or psychology from an accredited college or university required.
• One (1) year direct service experience with emotionally disturbed adolescents in a health care setting required (student internship and/or practicum time may be substituted).
• Licensed as AMFT, ACSW, APCC, LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC required.
• Valid CPR certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Valid ProAct certification required within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an inpatient acute setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a comprehensive written psychosocial evaluation and assessment for admitted clients.
• Participates in treatment team meetings and is responsible for a coordinated treatment plan for each client.
• Provides individual and family psychotherapy.
• Leads or co-leads psychotherapy, psycho-educational and therapeutic activity groups.
• Responsible for permanency planning including assessing client's readiness for discharge; coordinating and planning with treatment team; making appropriate referrals for placement, case management and aftercare services; and coordinating benefits with Business Office personnel.
• Prepares and submits client documentation in EMR according to specified timelines.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation : Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
• Generous Time Off : Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package : Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage. Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
• Professional Growth Opportunities : On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
• Career development programs designed to help you grow.
• Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
• Employee Recognition & Rewards : A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level