Licensed Mental Health Therapists LMFT/LPCC/LCSW/PSYD

Job Description

Job Description

We are hiring licensed therapists LMFT/LPSS/ LCSW/PhD/PSYD in Bakersfield, CA due to our tremendous growth. Enjoy a very flexible schedule working 2-5 days a week (6 -8 hours per day), part time or full time. You will conduct brief 20-minute sessions and manage your own schedule.  This is very satisfying work with appreciative patients

Pacific Blue Psychological Services is a family of licensed, certified, and highly skilled professionals with decades of experience providing mental health treatments to the underserved population in Assisted Living facilities and Skilled Nursing homes in California.

About the Role:
The therapist will provide clinical and counseling services to clients using appropriate interventions and psychotherapy modalities to assist the client in reaching their specific identified goals. The therapist collaborates with other behavioral health specialists and provides individual and group therapy to improve or assist client's capacity for functioning.  Services are provided in the field, not remotely, requiring flexibility, creativity and a client-centered approach. 

Therapist Job Duties:

• Conduct initial assessments and complete intake documentation. 
• Utilize therapeutic modalities to meet client needs.
• Provide individual and group therapy and complete required documentation.
• Collaborate with treatment teams, community resources and referral sources.
• Provide crisis intervention and phone support when needed.

Minimum qualifications:

• Licensed, LMFT, LPCC, LCSW or Psychologist   
• Knowledge of counseling and group therapy theories
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Experience and knowledge working with trauma, substance use and homeless populations.