Associate Clinical Social Worker | ACSW

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Discounted Meals

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in Bakersfield, CA is seeking an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) to provide psychotherapeutic services, conduct psychosocial assessments, and develop treatment plans within an interdisciplinary team. This role involves group therapy, master treatment planning, and coordination with patients and families.

A Masters degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field is required, plus California associate level registration; two years of behavioral

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field required (MSW, MFT)
• At least two (2) years experience with one (1) year in a behavioral or psychiatric setting preferred. Combination education and experience acceptable
• Must have California issued associate level registration or higher.

Responsibilities

• Group Therapy
• Master Treatment Plans
• Psychosocial Assessments

Education

Masters Degree in Counseling, Social Work or related field

Job description

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Associate Clinical Social Worker | ACSW

Bakersfield, California, United States

Aug 24, 2026

$27 - $38/hour

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. Will provide psychotherapeutic services to all patients and their families; to serve as a member of interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy and assure the deliverance of quality treatment to patients and their families.

What you'll be doing:

Group Therapy

Master Treatment Plans

Psychosocial Assessments

Associate (License-Eligible) wage range: $27.39/hr. - $38.21/hr.

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 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.

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 California issued associate level registration or higher.

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

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Discounted Meals

Employee Assistance Program

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an acute psychiatric facility in Bakersfield, CA, offering specialized treatment for adolescents and adults facing mental health and substance use challenges.

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5201 White Ln, Bakersfield, California 93309, US