Salary : $8,902.27 - $10,639.03 Monthly
Location : 2001 28th Street, Bakersfield, CA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 10146
Department: BEHAVIORAL HEALTH & RECOVERY SERVICES
Opening Date: 09/02/2026

Position Information
This is a continuous recruitment which can close at any time with or without notice.
Examination:

Appraisal (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of evaluating the applicant's training, education, experience, interest and personal fitness for the position. Appraisal can be based on any combination of the following: Investigation, oral exam and/or rating of the application.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:

Pre-Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Must have received or be within three (3) months of receiving a doctorate degree in psychology, educational psychology, education with a field specialization in counseling psychology or education with a field specialization in educational psychology from an approved or accredited educational institution that meets the educational requirements for licensure as a psychologist in the State of California. The doctoral program must have included 1500 hours of clinical internship (Section 2914 of the California Business and Professions Code).

AND

Eligible for a Mental Health Professional Licensing Waiver from the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Pre-licensed psychologist candidates cannot be employed to provide mental health services unless they obtain a Mental Health Professional Licensing Waiver from DHCS. A waiver granted may not exceed five years from the date of initial issuance of waiver. A California license as a Licensed Psychologist must be obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of issuance of Mental Health Professional Licensing Waiver to continue to qualify to perform mental health services under this job description.

OR

Current valid registration as a Psychological Assistant with the Board of Psychology of the State of California. A California license as a Licensed Psychologist must be obtained within six (6) years from the initial date of initial registration as a Psychological Assistant with the Board of Psychology of the State of California to continue to qualify to perform mental health services under this job description.

Dependent upon assignment, applicants may be required to pass an extensive background investigation and be fingerprinted. Disqualification for felony, misdemeanor, and traffic offenses will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required.

Clinical Psychologist I
Completion of an earned doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university or an earned doctorate degree deemed equivalent by the Committee in regulations duly adopted under Chapter 6.6 of the California Business and Professions Code. Possession of a current California License to practice as a Psychologist as granted by the California State Board of Psychology.

OR

Current license as a Clinical Psychologist in another state and eligible for a waiver to work in Public Mental Health.

Clinical Psychologist II
Completion of an earned doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited university or an earned doctorate degree deemed equivalent by the Committee in regulations duly adopted under Chapter 6.6 of the California Business and Professions code.

Possession of a current California License as a Psychologist as granted by the California State Board of Psychology

OR

Current license as a Clinical Psychologist in another state and eligible for a waiver to work in public Mental Health.

AND

Five (5) years of post doctoral experience.

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email
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Kern County Employee Benefits

*As a regular or provisional employee of Kern County, working twenty (20) hours or more per week, you are presently eligible for the following benefits as described below:

: (Medical/Dental/Vision): Kern County offers five affordable medical options. Kern Legacy Health Plans are medical and prescription health plan options administered directly by the County of Kern. Kaiser Permanente is also an option. Employees may also choose from two dental plans; Liberty Dental PPO or HMO. The vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP).

: Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA). This Section 401 (a) defined benefit retirement plan requires employer and employee contribution and pays retired employees a pension based on salary, years of service, and age upon retirement.

: This section 457 plan allows employees to contribute on a pre-tax basis to a supplemental retirement account which is then paid out to them when they retire.

Note: Both Kern County and the employee contribute to Social Security and Medicare as follows:

• The County of Kern withholds 6.2% for Social Security (FICA1) and 1.45% for Medicare (FICA2) from employee's payroll warrants
• The County matches the employee's 6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare

: EAP is available to help you take control of your life!

: Chimienti & Associates (Administrator) offers the following voluntary benefits and can be deducted on a pre-tax bases: Short Term Disability Coverage, Accident Plan, Cancer Plan and a Flexible Spending Account.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days (per calendar year)
01

I possess and have attached a copy of my degree, or transcripts, demonstrating that I have completed a doctorate degree in psychology, educational psychology, education with a field specialization in counseling psychology or education with a field specialization in educational psychology from an approved or accredited educational institution that meets the educational requirements for licensure as a psychologist in the State of California. (The doctoral program must have included 1500 hours of clinical internship (Section 2914 of the California Business and Professions Code)).

• Yes
• No

02

I have attached a copy of my transcripts demonstrating that I am within three (3) months of receiving a doctorate degree in psychology, educational psychology, education with a field specialization in counseling psychology or education with a field specialization in educational psychology from an approved or accredited educational institution that meets the educational requirements for licensure as a psychologist in the State of California. (The doctoral program must have included 1500 hours of clinical internship (Section 2914 of the California Business and Professions Code)).

• Yes
• No

03

I am a pre-licensed psychologist. I possess and have attached a copy of my Mental Health Professional Licensing Waiver from DHCS which was issued within the past five years.

• Yes
• No

04

I possess and have attached a copy of my current valid registration as a Psychological Assistant with the Board of Psychology of the State of California.

• Yes
• No

05

I possess and have attached a copy of my doctorate in Clinical Psychology from an accredited college or university or my doctorate degree deemed equivalent by the Committee in regulations duly adopted under Chapter 6.6 of the California Business and Professions Code.

• Yes
• No

06

I possess and have attached a copy of my current California License to practice as a Psychologist as granted by the California State Board of Psychology.

• Yes
• No

07

I possess and have attached a current license as a Clinical Psychologist in another state and am eligible for a waiver to work in Public Mental Health.

• Yes
• No

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