Therapist I-BH - Wilson Children BH

2 days ago
California$70K - $94KFull TimePsychologist
✓ No Call

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Clinica Sierra Vista as a Behavioral Health Therapist – Clinical Supervision Provided in United States. 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.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides individual, group and family psychotherapy services as allowed within the employees’ scope of practice and the recovery model guidance for best practices at the service site.
  • Screens adults and/or children for the appropriateness of treatment; conducts psychosocial assessments and diagnoses mental health and co
  • occurring disorders.
  • Assists in the coordinating of activities for the Case Manager.

Requirements

  • May be assigned to work at a satellite clinic/site on a scheduled, temporary basis. Other Experience and Skills Required:
  • Ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team approach with both paraprofessionals and professionals.
  • Ability to maintain client dignity and confidentiality.
  • Willingness to work non

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $70K - $94K
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Clinica Sierra Vista in United States.

Key Skills

PsychotherapyPsychosocial assessmentsCrisis interventionCase managementElectronic Health RecordsInterdisciplinary collaborationRecovery-oriented careStrength-based methodsBilingual Spanish-EnglishClinical documentationTreatment planningPatient screening
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Therapist I-BH - Wilson Children BH position at Clinica Sierra Vista includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Mental Health Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Mental Health Therapy position at Clinica Sierra Vista is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Clinica Sierra Vista lists compensation for this psychologist position at $70k to $94k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in California.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • Transparent compensation ($70k–$94k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychotherapy, Psychosocial assessments, Crisis intervention, Case management, Electronic Health Records, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Recovery-oriented care, Strength-based methods. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Mental Health Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: Provide individual, group, and family psychotherapy and co-occurring disorder services using a recovery-oriented approach. Conduct psychosocial assessments, maintain accurate client records, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to implement plans of care.

Benefits package: Health coverage, Generous vacation days, Wellness plan and health club discounts, Continuing education assistance, 403(B) plan with company matching, Clinical supervision hours provided. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Clinica Sierra Vista

Hospitals and Health Care
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Benefits & Perks

Health coverage
Generous vacation days
Wellness plan and health club discounts
Continuing education assistance
403(B) plan with company matching
Clinical supervision hours provided

Protective Factors (1)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

2d ago