Mental Health Specialist or Therapist - Intensive Outpatient
Listed compensation
$70k-$113k
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Job Description
Gardner Health Services is currently recruiting to fill three (3) Mental Health Specialist or Therapist positions. These are full-time, 40 hour/week positions in the Adult/Older Adult Intensive Outpatient Program in Gardner's Behavioral Health Department.
The positions are based out of the Corporate Offices located at 160 E Virginia St, San Jose, CA 95112. This MHS/MHT positions will be assigned to to the Intensive Outpatient Program.
The Intensive Outpatient Program provides men and women involved with the criminal justice system with intensive treatment and support services to enable them to function successfully within their community.
The ideal candidate will have a background in providing psycho-social-behavioral services to children, adolescents and their families. Commitment to helping others within a community setting, attention to detail, and documentation skills are important characteristics the successful candidate must have
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.
MHS- BA degree and at least three (3) years of experience and/or AA degree plus five (5) years of relevant experience.
MHRS- BA degree plus four (4) years relevant experience and/or AA degree plus six (6) years’ experience and obtain a mental health rehabilitation specialist counselor certification from the County of Santa Clara.
MHT I- Must be registered with the CA Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) with proper proof of registration and have obtained an effective Waiver of Licensure from the Santa Clara Department of Mental Health.
MHT II- Master’s Degree and active licensee with the California Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) as an LMT, LCSW, or LPCC
Compensation
Compensation and level of position placement will be determined based on relevant experience and education.
MHS/MHRS: $69,539.18 - $80,614.97/Annually
MHT I: $83,605.54 - $96,921.74/Annually
MHT II - $97,333.03 - $112,835.66/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
Provide intensive treatment and support services to individuals involved in the criminal justice system within an outpatient program. Maintain accurate documentation and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure effective patient care.
Requirements
Requires a degree in a relevant field and several years of experience, with specific licensure or registration requirements depending on the position level. Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to community service and possess strong clinical documentation skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Specialist or Therapist - Intensive Outpatient at Gardner Health Services a 6.4 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 7,558 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, 28% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling) | ranked against 7,558 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $70k–$113k | Mental Health Therapy median $86k (middle half $76k–$112k)41 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$82k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Mental Health Therapy listings in California | 570 active | 7,579 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 28% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California counselor listings (all specialties): 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Mental Health Therapy listings | 2,476 in the last 30 days | 1,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Mental Health Therapy pay trend | −1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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