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Crestwood Behavioral Health
Bakersfield, California

Weekend Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, Clinical Psychologist)

PsychologistIncludes weekendsNo callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$50-$54.64/hr

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Job Description

Are you looking for a meaningful role in behavioral health and have the desire to work with an organization that puts people first? If you have a passion for helping others along their recovery journey, then we invite you to join our Crestwood family!

For more than 50+ years Crestwood has been committed to creating innovative recovery programs and developing compassionate communities that support each client in their journey. Our model of care focuses on a personal and self-directed process that empowers the people we serve and helps them to develop the skills to thrive!

Title: Weekend Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, Clinical Psychologist)

Job Duties: The Weekend Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, Clinical Psychologist) ensures compliance with established policies and procedures of the overall program and timely completion of respective reporting requirements. The Weekend Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, Clinical Psychologist) helps in the supervision of program staff by providing therapeutic guidance. In addition, assists the Program Director in coordinating and implementing the core program.

Schedule: On Call (Weekends)

Qualifications

  • Current California licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, Psychologist, or Psychiatrist.
  • Two years’ experience or training in a mental health setting; one year shall include experience or training in program development for persons with severe and persistent mental disabilities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of DSM-5.
  • Familiarity with DMH Titles 9 and other governmental regulations.
  • Valid CA driver's license.
  • Additional trainings provided for Professional CEUs: DBT, Motivational Interviewing, WRAP, etc.
  • Crestwood Offers Comprehensive Benefits Packages to Full-Time Employees Including:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Life Insurance
  • Vacation
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Sick Leave Buy Back
  • 401(k) Retirement
  • Scholarship Program
  • Education Loan Assistance Program
  • Qualifying Supervision for BBS Associates
  • Competitive Pay
  • Paid Holidays
  • Service Awards
  • Jury Duty Pay

About the Campus

Crestwood has provided residential mental health recovery services in Bakersfield since 1998. The Crestwood Behavioral Health Center and Psychiatric Health Facility are innovative programs based on Crestwood’s commitment to providing mental health clients with a continuum of care that puts them on the road to recovery.

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The salary range listed below represents the minimum and maximum base pay per hour at the time of posting. Final salary offered to the candidate selected for the position will be based on factors including but not limited to candidate's skills, experience, licensure, and program acuity.

Pay Range

$50—$54.64 USD

It’s About Growth! Our employees are our most valuable assets.

Did you know that at Crestwood you can gain experience at one of California’s leading behavioral health service providers? We deliver industry leading education and training that allows our team members to succeed and continue to grow their careers with Crestwood.

Check out our Career Page to learn more about being a part of the Crestwood Family and the benefits available. workatcrestwood.com

Crestwood is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion, equity, and diversity. We embrace all differences and are fully committed to fostering a sense of belonging for everyone.

Employment and advancement opportunities are extended to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Key Responsibilities

The clinician ensures program compliance with policies and procedures while providing therapeutic guidance to staff. They also assist the Program Director in coordinating and implementing core recovery programs.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical supervisionDMH Title 9Recovery planningCrisis interventionCase managementDocumentationRegulatory compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Weekend Licensed Clinician (LCSW, LMFT, Clinical Psychologist) at Crestwood Behavioral Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work (Psychologist) — ranked against 67 active Social Work (Psychologist) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 35% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Social Work (Psychologist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 67 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Bakersfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,858/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Mental Health Care
Sacramento, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Sick Leave Buy Back
401(k) Retirement
Scholarship Program
Education Loan Assistance Program