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San Mateo, California

Mental Health Therapist III, Outpatient

CounselorIncludes callIncludes weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$56.79-$76.66/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: MPHS-Mills-Peninsula Medical Center Position Overview: Provides psychosocial assessment, individual/family therapy, discharge and aftercare planning to patients and their families in an outpatient setting. Delivers services and treatments based on recovery-oriented services, family systems, and evidenced based treatments. Provides consultation and training on psychosocial aspects of human behavior and complex environments. Serves as the primary contact for involving and educating patients, families, and significant others in the process of treatment and mental health recovery. Acts as a liaison to community programs and develop strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans of patients and their families. This job is performed in both inpatient and outpatient as well as in an individual or a group setting. This job is performed in both inpatient and outpatient as well as in an individual or a group setting (PHP/IOP). Job Description: EDUCATION: Master's: social work, counseling, or related field. CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker OR LMFT-Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist OR LPCC-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years of recent relevant experience. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of various principles, procedures, views, and equipment used in the treatment of patients with varying disorders. Ability to interpret a variety of data and instructions, furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Demonstrates working knowledge of available specialized treatment centers, including mental health and substance abuse services and facilities. Possess written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people. Well-developed time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized operating procedures and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. General knowledge of computer applications, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook), and electronic health records (EHR). Prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines. Work independently, as well as be part of the team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions. Identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options. Ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information (PHI). Build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives. Make timely referrals for specialized evaluations, programs, and services. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Dis

  • ability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $56.79 to $76.66 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.

Key Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial assessment and therapy to patients and their families in an outpatient setting. Acts as a liaison to community programs and develops strategic partnerships to enhance aftercare plans.

Requirements

A Master's degree in social work, counseling, or a related field is required, along with relevant licensure. Candidates should have at least 2 years of recent experience in mental health treatment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Individual TherapyDischarge PlanningProblem SolvingCollaborationMental Health Services

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist III, Outpatient at Sutter Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Mental Health Therapy counselor listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 52% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$139k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $125k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
96% this job
CME allowance
46%
Loan repayment
18%
Sign-on bonus
14%
PSLF eligible
14%

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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No nights
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in San Mateo

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,810k
Typical market rent
$3,917/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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