Mental Health Jobs in Bakersfield, CA

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Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los...

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Patient Care Technician - Psychiatric Services - Full Time - Shift

  • Kern Medical
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 1 day ago

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los...

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Chief Psychologist, Correctional Facility

  • State of California
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 5 days ago

Job Description and Duties Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the...

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Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Services - Per Diem - Shift

  • Kern Medical
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 6 days ago

Kern Medical has been a community cornerstone since its founding in 1867. Today, we are an acute care teaching center with 222 beds, offering the only advanced trauma care between Fresno and Los...

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Behavior Technician

  • Behavior Frontiers
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 6 days ago

Pay Rate: $18-21 DOE Join Our Team of Exceptional Behavior Technicians (BT) - Elevate Your Career with Us! Behavior Frontiers is a leader in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) treatment for autism...

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Correctional Psychologist - $5,732 per week

  • Nightingale's List
  • Delano, CA (24 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Delano, CA (24 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 6 days ago

AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Correctional Psychologist - $5,732 per week The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical...

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Case Manager-BH - Wilson Children BH

  • Clinica Sierra Vista
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 12 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 12 days ago

Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields. We also offer care and support to...

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Psychiatrist - Corrections

  • Health Advocates Network, Inc.
  • Delano, CA (24 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Delano, CA (24 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 15 days ago

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Psychiatrist to work at a facility in Delano, California. These are registry positions with our company. Pay Rate: $275 / hour *1099 Shift details:...

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Unlicensed Clinician - Mental Health 637

  • Telecare
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 16 days ago

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare What You Will...

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Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor), Correctional And Rehabilitative Services (Safety)

  • State of California
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 18 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 18 days ago

Job Description and Duties Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the...

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BCBA Clinical Supervisor

  • Easter Seals Southern California, Inc.
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 23 days ago

Overview Working at Easterseals Southern California is an opportunity to make profound and positive differences in people's lives. At ESSC, you'll join a team of caring colleagues who support each...

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LPT - Licensed Psychiatric Technician - Corrections

  • Ro Health
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 23 days ago

Ro Health is looking for a dedicated Licensed Psychiatric Technician (LPT) to join our healthcare team at a California State Prison! This position plays a vital role in providing essential mental...

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Psychologist - Corrections

  • Health Advocates Network, Inc.
  • Delano, CA (24 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 24 days ago
  • Delano, CA (24 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 24 days ago

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Psychologist to work at a facility in Delano, California. These are registry positions with our company. Pay Rate: $148 / hour *1099 Job details:...

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Psychologist - Psych

  • Health Advocates Network, Inc.
  • Mc Farland, CA (19 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 25 days ago
  • Mc Farland, CA (19 miles from Bakersfield, CA)
  • 25 days ago

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Psychologist to work at a facility in McFarland, California. These are registry positions with our company. Pay Rate: $151.20 / hour *1099 Schedule:...

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Full-Time NOC Recovery Specialist II - Mental Health 626

  • Telecare
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 27 days ago
  • Bakersfield, CA
  • 27 days ago

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare What You Will...

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