Therapist I-BH -South East Bakersfield BH (New Clinic Opening!)

Join Clinica Sierra Vista as a Therapist I-BH -South East Bakersfield BH (New Clinic Opening!) in Bakersfield, California. Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides individual, group and family psychotherapy services as allowed within the employees’ scope of practice and the recovery model guidance for best practices at the service site.

• Screens adults and/or children for the appropriateness of treatment; conducts psychosocial assessments and diagnoses mental health and co-occurring disorders.

• Assists in the coordinating of activities for the Case Manager.

• Maintains communication with other local service agencies for patient referral as needed. Develops network of community resources and maintains liaison with these resources.

Requirements

• May be assigned to work at a satellite clinic/site on a scheduled, temporary basis. Other Experience and Skills Required:

• Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team approach with both paraprofessionals and professionals.

• Ability to maintain client dignity and confidentiality.

• Willingness to work non-regular hours may be required.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary: $70,304 - $93,766/yr

• PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

• Full-Time position.

• Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Clinica Sierra Vista in Bakersfield, California.