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Mental Health TherapistRizo Psychological & Behavioral Health Services • Bakersfield, CA, US
Mental Health Therapist

Mental Health Therapist

Rizo Psychological & Behavioral Health Services • Bakersfield, CA, US
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At Rizo Psychological & Behavioral Services, we believe every child deserves access to compassionate, professional mental health support—right where they learn and grow. Our Mental Health Division provides flexible emotional and behavioral services directly on school campuses, within the client's home, or in our office. We currently offer Mild to Moderate services to promote resilience, academic engagement, and students' overall well-being through early intervention and family partnership.

Leadership :

Our Multidisciplinary Team Includes :

  • Licensed & Associate Clinical Social Workers (LCSW / ASW)
  • Licensed Educational Psychologists (LEPs)
  • Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs)
  • School Psychologist

Together, we work with families, teachers, and administrators to help students thrive at school, at home, and in their communities.

POSITION FUNCTION

The Mental Health Therapist addresses the Mild to Moderate social, emotional, mental, behavioral, and environmental barriers that interfere with student learning, attendance, and school safety.

This role provides : Assessments

Individual & Group Therapy

Case Management & Home Visits

Family Support

Preventive Social-Emotional Interventions

Collaboration within MTSS / PBIS school structures

QUALIFICATIONS

Required :

  • Master's degree in Social Work or related behavioral / mental health field
  • Two years of successful experience in a school, community mental health, or children's services setting
  • Experience providing individual counseling, family support, case management, and crisis intervention
  • Knowledge of evidence-based school social work practices to improve behavioral, emotional, and academic outcomes
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with students, families, school staff, and outside agencies
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including conducting home visits
  • Ability to meet physical requirements necessary for assigned duties
  • Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid certification
  • Preferred :

  • Bilingual (English / Spanish)
  • Experience with MTSS, PBIS, CBT, or similar school-based structures and interventions
  • PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

    Student & Family Support

  • Conduct comprehensive behavioral, social-emotional, and mental health assessments aligned with NASW best practices.
  • Provide individual and group counseling / therapy (Within the school, home, or office) using evidence-based programs such as :
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Aggression Replacement Training (ART)
  • Second Step
  • My Journey (grief support)
  • Forward Thinking Journaling
  • Conduct home visits to strengthen family engagement and support intervention plans.
  • Provide case management and connects families to community resources.
  • School Collaboration

  • Works with teachers, administrators, MTSS / PBIS teams, and the School Attendance Review Board (SARB)
  • Assists schools and families in addressing emotional, behavioral, and mental health-related attendance concerns.
  • Guides classroom strategies, conflict mediation, and trauma-informed practices.
  • Participates in school and community multidisciplinary meetings to ensure coordinated care.
  • Systems-Level & Preventative Work

  • Conducts assessments of students and broader environments (home, classroom, school culture).
  • Uses evidence-informed, culturally responsive interventions to support academic and behavioral success.
  • Delivers parent, staff, and community training related to social-emotional and mental health best practices.
  • Documentation & Compliance

  • Utilizes data to guide service delivery and improve intervention quality.
  • Prepares accurate, timely, and complete electronic records, reports, and progress documentation.
  • Maintains confidentiality and adheres to mandated reporting, HIPAA, and ethical standards.
  • Professional Expectations

  • Models values of equity, integrity, collaboration, care, and accountability.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • WHO WE SERVE

    This position supports clients with mild-to-moderate mental health needs, including :

  • Anxiety & worry
  • Sadness, loss, or grief
  • Emotional dysregulation
  • Impulsivity or attentional challenges
  • Low-level aggression or disruptive behavior
  • Social skills deficits
  • Students needing intensive psychiatric care, crisis stabilization, or residential treatment are referred to higher levels of care.

    SALARY & BENEFITS

  • $40 per hour
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • 50% employer-paid medical, vision, and dental
  • In-house supervision for licensure
  • Paid Holidays
  • APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Resume
  • Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (dated within 1 year)
  • Master's degree in Social Work or related field
  • CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

  • DOJ / FBI fingerprint clearance
  • Completion of Mandated Reporter training within 6 weeks of hire and annually
  • Employment is at-will
  • Rizo Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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