School Based Therapist

Posted:
9/5/2025, 6:18:26 AM

Location(s):
California, United States ⋅ San Jose, California, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

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Job Title:

School Based Therapist

Division/Program:

School Linked Services

Starting Compensation:

71,163.76 - 85,396.51 USD Per Year

Working Location:

San Jose: South San Jose Center (In-Person Position)

Working Hours/Shift:

Monday-Friday, AM Shift

Why Join Our Team? 

  • Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
  • Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package:
    • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
    • Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
  • Professional Growth Opportunities:
    • On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
    • Career development programs designed to help you grow.
    • Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).

Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication

What you bring to SBHG (qualifications):

  • Master’s Degree in a mental health field
    • Will Consider:
    • Awaiting BBS registration number (time limited)Experience
  • Experience
  • MHSII - One (1) year of experience in a mental health field; experience should be with individuals in residential or outpatient settings preferred.
  • MHSIII - Two (2) years of experience in a mental health field; experience should be with children or adolescents in residential or outpatient settings preferred.
  • License or Certification

  • MHSII - BBS Associate (AMFT, ASW, APCC) registration, or awaiting BBS registration number
  • MHSIII - LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW license in California
  • Valid California Driver's License.

How you will make a difference (job overview):

This position has primary responsibility for providing mental health services and case management services to individuals and their families referred to Community Services. Services may include engagement, assessment, evaluation, individual/family/group therapy, and case management. The position acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical and support staff. In addition, the position documents and bills for mental health and case management services and completes outcomes information.

Division/Program Overview:

  • Works with clients ages 5-18 from Evergreen School District & East Side Union High School District.
  • Mainly school-based services; home, community and telehealth available as well wide variety of mental health issues addressed.
  • Individual, family, and group therapy

Learn more about SBHG at: https://www.starsinc.com/stars-inc/

For Additional Information:

[email protected]

In accordance with California law, the grade for this position is 71,163.76 - 106,745.64. Placement within the grade is determined based on experience, internal equity, and other factors permitted by law.