Rehabilitation Therapist
Listed compensation
$78k-$93k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title
Rehabilitation Therapist
Division/Program
Acacia Mental Health Rehabilitation Center
Starting Compensation
77,755.92 - 93,307.10 USD Per Year
Working Location
Redwood City: Mental Health Rehabilitation Center ( In-Person position )
Working Hours/Shift
FT, Sunday -Thursday, AM shift ( 7:00 AM-3:30 PM )
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)
Education
- Master’s degree in social science field
Experience
- Two (2) years of experience working in a behavioral health field.
License and Certification
Rehabilitation Therapist II
- BBS registration as an AMFT, ASW, or APCC, or Psychology Assistant; OR
- Licensed as an Occupational Therapist, Music Therapist, Dance Therapist, or Recreation Therapist
Rehabilitation Therapist III
- BBS licensed as LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, or Psychologist
- Valid California Driver's License and automobile insurance
How You Will Make a Difference (Job Overview)
The Rehabilitation Therapist is responsible for providing direct and indirect rehabilitation services to participants. These services are provided through individualized and/or group activities for participants. The Rehabilitation Therapist may also provide work direction to Rehabilitation Aides.
Division/Program Overview
Population Served: Adults (Ages 18–64) with severe mental health challenges that have required placement in a state hospital or other intensive behavioral health setting.
Facility & Setting: 16-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Clinical Services: Comprehensive behavioral health and psychiatric services delivered by a multidisciplinary team.
Skills & Transition: Independent living skills development, self-sufficiency training, and transition planning for community re-entry.
Learn more about SBHG at: starsinc.com
For Additional Information
Norcalrecruitment@starsinc.com
Key Responsibilities
The Rehabilitation Therapist provides direct and indirect rehabilitation services through individualized and group activities for participants. They may also provide work direction to Rehabilitation Aides to support community re-entry and independent living skills.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a social science field and possess at least two years of experience in a behavioral health setting. Professional licensure or registration with the BBS as an AMFT, ASW, APCC, or equivalent clinical certification is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Rehabilitation Therapist at Stars Behavioral Health Group a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,961 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k 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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- No call
- On-site
- Includes weekends
Living in Redwood City
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.92M≈ 24.8× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $4,146/mo≈ 64% of gross pay
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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