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Pays $29.39-$40.21/hr — Counselor market median is ~$71k (48 jobs)

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Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Bakersfield, California

Associate Therapist (Intake)

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Associate Therapist for inpatient psychiatric hospital. $29.39-$40.21/hr. Bakersfield, CA.

Join Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital as a Associate Therapist (Intake) – Behavioral Health in Bakersfield, California.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $29.39/hr - $40.21/hr.
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Accident Insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Bakersfield, California.

Key Responsibilities

Conducts intake assessments to determine medical necessity and develops therapeutic treatment plans for patients. Provides psychotherapeutic services to individuals and groups while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field and California associate-level registration or higher. At least two years of experience in a behavioral or psychiatric setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Intake AssessmentsGroup TherapyPsychosocial AssessmentsTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionMental Health CounselingSubstance Abuse CounselingPsychotherapyInterdisciplinary TeamworkCritical ThinkingCommunication SkillsLeadershipBehavioral HealthPsychiatric Care

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Mental Health Care
Bakersfield, California
51-200 employees
Website All Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital jobs

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Pet Insurance
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