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Welbe Health
San Jose, California

Behavioral Health Specialist

PsychologistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$107K–$142K USD

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

At WelbeHealth, each participant of our program is guided by our interdisciplinary team (IDT) composed of clinical and non-clinical members who work cohesively to all-inclusive care to the most vulnerable senior population. Our core values and participant focus lead the way no matter what.

The Behavioral Health Specialist works alongside the Social Work team and reports to the Social Work Manager.

Following the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care of the Elderly) care model, the Behavioral Health Specialist serves on a clinical interdisciplinary team to represent & advocate for each participant’s behavioral health needs.

The Behavioral Health Specialist will play a critical role in overseeing a caseload of participants for all their therapy needs with proper documentation responsibilities to follow.

Essential Job Duties

Conduct behavioral health assessments to determine the behavioral health care needs, preferences and goals of the participants and actively participate in Interdisciplinary team meetings to develop discipline-specific goals and interventions

Deliver and document behavioral health interventions as agreed upon in the participants’ care plans including but not limited to symptom management, counseling, crisis intervention, arranging necessary resources and services, assisting with care transitions, providing individual and group counseling and care management

Facilitate individual and group therapies in various forms as appropriate such as art and music therapy, psychosocial drama, counseling, and discussion that restore or expand participants’ social roles

Provide training on behavioral health symptoms and interventions to WelbeHealth staff

Job Requirements

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health (MSW) or Doctorate in Psychology (PhD) required

Licensed by CA Board of Behavioral Sciences as an LCSW or Licensed by the CA Board of Psychologists as a Psychologist

Minimum of five (5) years of behavioral health experience conducting therapy, completing behavioral health assessments, and managing care planning needs

Minimum of two (2) years of experience with a frail or elderly population

Benefits of Working at WelbeHealth: Apply your clinical expertise in new ways as we rapidly expand. You will have the opportunity to design the way we work in the context of an encouraging and loving environment where every person feels uniquely cared for.

  • Medical insurance coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Work/life balance – we mean it! 17 days of personal time off (PTO), 12 holidays observed annually, sick time
  • Advancement opportunities - We’ve got a track record of hiring and promoting from within, meaning you can create your own path!

And Additional Benefits

Compensation consists of base salary plus bonus. WelbeHealth offers a competitive total rewards package that includes a 401(k) match, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and a broad range of additional benefits. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience and relevant qualifications.

  • Compensation Offering
  • $107,243.14—$141,565.88 USD
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

At WelbeHealth, our mission is to unlock the full potential of our vulnerable seniors. In this spirit, please note that we have a vaccination policy for all our employees and proof of vaccination, or a vaccine declination form will be required prior to employment. WelbeHealth maintains required infection control and PPE standards and has requirements relevant to all team members regarding vaccinations.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At WelbeHealth, we embrace and cherish the diversity of our team members, and we're committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

People seeking employment at WelbeHealth are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member), pregnancy or other status protected by applicable law.

Beware of Scams

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Key Responsibilities

The Behavioral Health Specialist conducts assessments and delivers therapeutic interventions as part of an interdisciplinary team to support the behavioral health needs of elderly participants. They are responsible for managing a caseload, facilitating group and individual therapies, and providing staff training on behavioral health symptoms.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Behavioral Health or a Doctorate in Psychology, along with an active LCSW or Psychologist license from the California Board. A minimum of five years of behavioral health experience and two years of experience working with a frail or elderly population are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Behavioral health assessmentIndividual counselingArt therapyInterdisciplinary team collaborationAdvocacyClinical assessment

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Specialist at Welbe Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work (Psychologist) — ranked against 51 active Social Work (Psychologist) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 33% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$124k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $112k 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
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Social Work (Psychologist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 51 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Jose

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.30M≈ 12.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,563/mo≈ 40% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.4
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.

BEA 2024 · San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Welbe Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Menlo Park, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
17 days PTO
12 holidays
Sick time
401(k) match
Advancement opportunities