Associate Therapist (ACSW, AMFT, APCC)

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

16 days ago

Bakersfield, California$27.39/hrFull TimeMental Health Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital as a Associate Therapist – Weekend Differential, Tuition Reimbursement in United States. About Us Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital, located in Bakersfield, California, is an acute psychiatric and behavioral 90 bed facility situated on 8.8 acres.

Key Responsibilities

Will provide psychotherapeutic services to all patients and their families; to serve as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy and assure the deliverance of quality treatment to patients and their families.

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Requirements

Education Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field required (MSW, MFT) required.

Minimum Work Experience At least two (2) years experience with one (1) year in a behavioral or psychiatric setting preferred.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $27.39/hr - $38.21/hr

15 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital as a Associate Therapist – Weekend Differential, Tuition Reimbursement.

Key Skills

Group TherapyMaster Treatment PlansPsychosocial AssessmentsCrisis InterventionMental Health CounselingSubstance Abuse CounselingPsychotherapyInterdisciplinary TeamworkCritical ThinkingLeadershipCommunication SkillsTreatment PlanningPsychiatric CareBehavioral Health

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Therapist (ACSW, AMFT, APCC) at Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This position also offers production-based compensation: $38000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Bakersfield, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($38k–$38k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Group Therapy, Master Treatment Plans, Psychosocial Assessments, Crisis Intervention, Mental Health Counseling, Substance Abuse Counseling, Psychotherapy, Interdisciplinary Teamwork. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The associate therapist will counsel individuals and groups regarding emotional or behavioral issues and develop comprehensive therapeutic treatment plans. They will also serve as an active member of an interdisciplinary team to provide quality psychotherapeutic services to patients and their famili...

Benefits package: Weekend Differential, Over Three Weeks of Paid Time Off in First Year, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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