Licensed Therapist | LCSW, LMFT, LPCC (Outpatient)
Listed compensation
$50-$65/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
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.
Within our Workplace Community, BBHH is striving daily to be one of the BEST PLACES TO WORK not just here in Kern County, but throughout the Behavioral Healthcare Community.
By offering amazing benefits, encouraging individual growth and development, and incorporating our CARES values system into our daily operations, we are creating a workplace culture where people enjoy coming to work each day.
- BBHH CARES about your experience as a candidate and we encourage you to apply to our open positions.
- Compassion
- Acceptance
- Respect
- Empowerment
Sincerity
Our progressive and dedicated healthcare team strives to change the lives of our patients and provide exceptional care.
This is a fast-paced environment that requires critical thinking, exceptional leadership, teamwork, and communication skills.
Job Summary
Counsels individuals and groups regarding psychological or emotional problems such as stress, substance abuse, mental or behavioral health issues and/or family situations and develops and implements therapeutic treatment plans, predominantly in our Intensive Outpatient Services unit. Will provide psychotherapeutic services to all patients, to serve as a member of the nterdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment programs and philosophy, and will assure the delivery of quality treatment to patients and their families.
Licensed wage range: $50.00/hr. - $65.00/hr.
Weekend differential applies
What We're Looking For
Simply put: HUMANS WHO CARE
Though we do need to meet some minimum requirements for the position such as a High School Diploma and an appropriate degree and license as defined below, we're really looking for people who bring their HEART to work.
If you have previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment where your attention was focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations, your application to this position will be moved to the shortlist of candidates.
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. Combination education and experience acceptable
- Required Licenses
- Must have current, valid, and unrestricted California-issued LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is proud to offer a suite of benefits to those who join our workplace community.
*Benefits eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.).
- Some of the benefits you can expect as a Full-Time employee include:
- Paid Time Off 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
Key Responsibilities
The therapist will counsel individuals and groups regarding emotional and psychological issues while developing and implementing therapeutic treatment plans. They will serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of quality care within the Intensive Outpatient Services unit.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field and possess a valid, unrestricted California-issued LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC license. At least two years of experience, with one year in a behavioral or psychiatric setting, is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 24% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$135k | Social Work median $120k (middle half $84k–$127k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$108k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in California | 712 active | 6,435 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 24% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California social worker listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment754 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,523 in the last 30 days | 1,423 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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