Pays $77k-$113k — Counselor market median is ~$94k (47 jobs)
Behavioral Health Clinician (Stockton)
About the Role
Monday-Friday, 8-5. Integrated behavioral health in Stockton, CA. Salary $77K-$112.5K.
Join Golden Valley Health Centers as a Behavioral Health Clinician – Integrated Care in Stockton, California, United States. The Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) will provide direct services to Golden Valley Health Centers (GVHC) patients in the integrated care model, closely working with Medical Providers and other medical and non-medical staff involved in patients’ care. The BHC may work at multiple GVHC sites.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $77K - $112.5K
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 403(b) with match
- FSA Plans
- Gym Discounts
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- On-site position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Golden Valley Health Centers in Stockton, California, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Behavioral Health Clinician provides direct mental health services and integrated care to patients in collaboration with medical providers. They are responsible for conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and facilitating care through triage and referrals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a doctorate in Psychology and possess current registration or licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Two years of experience in mental health program services is preferred, along with a current BLS/CPR certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Clinician (Stockton) at Golden Valley Health Centers a 6.4 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 weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Mental Health Therapy — Counselor Career Context
Golden Valley Health Centers holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 20 active listings.
In California, Mental Health Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$84k across 1,344 listings, vs ~$75k nationally (18,403 listings).
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
California's cost-of-living index is 151.7 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $62k in an average-cost state — California ranks #13 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.
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