Activity Therapist

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. C ompassion A cceptance R espect E mpowerment S incerity 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

CTRS or RTC Required. Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team, provide therapeutic interventions and recreational services to patients at the hospital. Minimum of 2 years experience in a healthcare, psychiatric care, and/or educational field. Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as psychology, therapeutic recreation, music therapy, art therapy, or occupational therapy with a recreation therapist certificate.

Excellent communication, assessment, evaluation, and interpretation skills. Knowledge of psychiatric and substance use disorders and treatment; flexibility; teaching or training skills; understanding of and ability to apply DSM-V methodology. CTRS/RTC wage range: $34.85/hr. - $47.56/hr. +$2,000 Sign-on Bonus (Full-Time Employees Only) Requirements 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 and certification 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

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., psychology, recreational therapy, music therapy, art therapy, occupational therapy). Minimum Work Experience At least two (2) years experience with one (1) year in a behavioral or psychiatric setting preferred. Combination of education and experience acceptable Required Licenses/Certifications Must have CTRS or RTC Benefits 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 Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Accident Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Discounted Meals Employee Assistance Program TUITION REIMBURSEMENT