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Gardner Health Services
Atherton, California

Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$86k-$116k

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Job Description

Gardner Health Services is currently recruiting to fill an Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician position. This is a full-time position in Gardner's Integrated Behavioral Health Department. The position will split time between the Gardner-Packard Clinic in Atherton, CA and the Gardner Health Center located in Downtown San Jose, CA.

Gardner Health Services’ Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) program provides accessible, coordinated behavioral health services within primary care.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team that may include primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, IBH consulting psychiatrists, and nursing staff, the IBH Clinician conducts assessments, provides brief evidence-based treatment, and coordinates referrals and follow-up to support patients’ behavioral and physical health needs.

Services are provided within the clinician’s authorized scope of practice, supervision arrangements, and applicable program and payer requirements.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a first come first serve basis. Apply now!

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum qualifications of this position is listed below. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

  • Master’s degree in social work, marriage and family therapy, professional clinical counseling, or a related qualifying behavioral health discipline; or doctoral degree in clinical psychology, as appropriate to licensure.
  • Current, active California professional license or associate registration in an eligible category: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), Licensed Psychologist, Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).
  • Associate-level clinicians must meet all applicable Board of Behavioral Sciences supervision, practice, and registration requirements; assignment and duties are contingent on availability of qualified supervision and organizational approval.
  • Eligibility for employment and assigned services is contingent on applicable credentialing, payer enrollment, reimbursement, supervision, and program requirements. Inclusion of a credential here does not guarantee independent billing eligibility.
  • Knowledge of brief, evidence-based behavioral health treatments, integrated primary care workflows, clinical risk assessment, and appropriate referrals.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, oral and written communication skills; ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary setting.
  • Ability to adhere to professional ethics, confidentiality, documentation standards, organizational policies, and relevant state and federal requirements.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records (e. g., Epic or NextGen) and basic computer applications.
  • Experience in integrated behavioral health, community clinics, or FQHC settings preferred but not required;
  • Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred

*If selected, other documents and certifications may be required as part of the hiring and credentialing process*

Compensation

Compensation and level of position placement will be determined based on relevant experience and education.

Integrated Behavioral Health Clinician - $86,113.71 - $116,220.73/Annually

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Working at Gardner Health Services

Employees at Gardner Health Services define the meaning of community service. Gardner employees are passionate about helping people in the community of which they are a part. Staff members are deeply valued both by the community in which they serve, their fellow colleagues, and company administration.

A strong sense of teamwork, empathy, and dedication exists amongst Gardner staff that truly embodies what health care professionals should be. Gardner Health Services takes tremendous pride in seeing the growth and professional advancement of its employees.

Employees enjoy a healthy work/life balance and a commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. Additionally, job security is excellent and has led to longtime retention of Gardner personnel.

Whether you are new to the healthcare industry and looking to get exposure to a possible career in healthcare or a seasoned veteran who wants to make an impact in the community, Gardner Health Care has a position for you.

Gardner Health Services offers market competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package for eligible employees, including minimal out-of-pocket expenses for health, dental and vision insurance for an entire family. Also included is 401(K) profit sharing contributions, life insurance, an employee assistance program, annual education reimbursement, and a generous paid time off and holiday leave bank.

Who We Are

Gardner Health Services is a dynamic and progressive company dedicated to providing the best healthcare services with a community-oriented approach. Gardner’s mission is to provide high quality, comprehensive medical and mental healthcare, including prevention and education, early intervention, treatment and advocacy services which are affordable, respectful, culturally, linguistically and age appropriate.

Compromised of 10 various clinics with locations in the Bay Area of California stretching from Gilroy to Atherton and focused in the San Jose area, Gardner’s services are strategically located to ensure adequate coverage in the region and areas with the highest needs.

Gardner provides a full range of medical services including pediatrics, dental and vision care as well as a robust program dedicated to mental and behavioral health.

Gardner Health Services and its staff are deeply engrained in the community in which they serve and continually strive to go above and beyond to take care of the community and its members.

Gardner Health Services is an equal opportunity employer

Key Responsibilities

The clinician conducts behavioral health assessments and provides brief, evidence-based treatments within a primary care setting. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient referrals and ensure comprehensive support for physical and behavioral health needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's or doctoral degree in a relevant behavioral health discipline and possess an active California professional license or associate registration. Proficiency in electronic health records and strong communication skills are required, with bilingual English/Spanish skills highly preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Behavioral health assessmentCase managementReferral coordinationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skills

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 32% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $91k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$86k–$116kMental Health Therapy median $95k (middle half $78k–$117k)43 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$91k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in California593 active7,836 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 32% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Work-life snapshot

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About Gardner Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
San Jose, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance (minimal out-of-pocket)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Profit Sharing
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Annual Education Reimbursement
Generous PTO and Holiday Leave

Living in Atherton

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$5.60M≈ 65.0× annual pay
Median resident rent
$3,501/mo≈ 49% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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