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Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Acute psychiatric hospital with outpatient services

Director of Clinical Services/Social Services - Director of Clinical Services/Social Services

Mental & Behavioral HealthConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBakersfield, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma is required.
  • A master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, or a related field, such as an MSW or MFT, is required.
  • At least 3 years of similar experience, including at least 1 year in a behavioral or psychiatric setting, is required.
  • A current California LCSW license is required.
  • A current CPR certification is required at application, or must be obtained before the start date; the employer will cover the cost if needed.
  • Experience in inpatient and outpatient social services is required.
  • A clear understanding of case management, time management, and crisis intervention for acute psychotic and nonviolent crises is required.
  • Knowledge of acute psychological disorders and advanced principles of abnormal psychology as applied to adults and adolescents is required.
  • Familiarity with follow-up resource services is required.
  • Skills in conducting marital and family group therapy are required.
  • Experience navigating complex work schedules in a 24/7 care environment is required.
  • Experience leading a team of 10 or more direct reports is required.
  • A licensed LCSW is preferred; an LMFT with a master's degree is also sufficient.
  • Training in Handle-With-Care physical restraint techniques and verbal de-escalation is completed during orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Create, direct, and implement policies and procedures for the Clinical/Social Services Department.
  • Coordinate and communicate operational procedures to staff and other departments to ensure a high level of quality patient care and services.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and modify programs in accordance with company guidelines and standards.
  • Direct and manage the day-to-day operations of the Clinical Services department and staff.
  • Oversee case management and psychotherapeutic services for patients and their families.
  • Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team supporting the organization's treatment program and philosophy.
  • Ensure the delivery of quality treatment to patients and their families.
  • Provide supervision of licensure hours to associate-level therapists.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a mental healthcare hospital environment focused on human behavior, psychiatry, psychology, or other mental healthcare situations is desirable.
  • Specific experience as a Director of Clinical Services or Social Services is desirable.

About the Company

Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Acute psychiatric hospital with outpatient services

BBHH provides behavioral health care through a 90-bed inpatient and outpatient psychiatric facility in Bakersfield. Inpatient care focuses on short-term stabilization, crisis management, and medically supervised detoxification, while outpatient care includes PHP and IOP with group/individual therapy, medication management, and CBT/DBT, plus activities like yoga. It differentiates itself by being the only freestanding psychiatric hospital in Kern County, operating within Signature Healthcare Services’ network and leveraging local partnerships and the Joint Commission accreditation. Its goal is to deliver accessible, evidence-based treatment that helps people stabilize and recover from mental health and substance use issues.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Bakersfield, CA
Founded
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