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Gardner Health Services
San Jose, California

Mental Health Therapist - TAY Program

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84K–$113K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Gardner Health Services is currently recruiting to fill a Mental Health Therapist I position. This is a full-time, 40 hour/week position in the Transitional Age Youth Program in Gardner's Behavioral Health Department. The position is based out of the Corporate Offices located at 160 E Virginia St, San Jose, CA 95112.

Under general supervision of the TAY Program Supervisor, the MHT provides assessments and related psycho-social services to children, adolescents and their families. This position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team.

The Transitional Age Youth Program is for clients between the ages of 16 to 25 years old and aims to support adolescents and their families who are struggling with both mental health related issues as well as substance abuse problems.

Services offered include individual counseling, family therapy, rehabilitation services, group therapy as well as psychiatric services.

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.

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.

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

The therapist provides assessments and psychosocial services to children, adolescents, and families within the Transitional Age Youth Program. Responsibilities include delivering individual, family, and group therapy to clients aged 16 to 25 struggling with mental health and substance abuse issues.

Requirements

Candidates must be registered with the CA Board of Behavioral Science and hold a Waiver of Licensure from the Santa Clara Department of Mental Health for MHT I. MHT II requires a Master's Degree and active licensure as an LMT, LCSW, or LPCC.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentsCrisis InterventionCase ManagementMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Mental Health Therapist - TAY Program at Gardner Health Services a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,956 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 32% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k 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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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

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Living in San Jose

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.30M≈ 15.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,563/mo≈ 51% 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 Gardner Health Services

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

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(K) profit sharing
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Annual education reimbursement
Generous paid time off