Behavioral Health Clinician I, Psychology Post Doc

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31.35-$37.95/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on_site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 6mo ago

Job description

Join Native American Health Center as a Behavioral Health Clinician I – Psychology Post Doc in Oakland, California.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $31.35 - $37.95/hour.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PTO
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Medical insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Group term life insurance
  • Voluntary life insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Native American Health Center in Oakland, California.

Key Responsibilities

The primary focus is providing clinical behavioral health treatment and educational services, such as psychotherapy and crisis intervention, to American Indians, Alaska Natives, and local community residents under licensed supervision. Secondary duties involve conducting intakes, assessments, consulting with the medical department, and supporting outreach and prevention activities.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications require a Master's degree in clinical social work or a Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology, along with license eligibility in California and active registration with the relevant state board within 30 days of hire. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of culturally sensitive therapeutic principles, experience working with diverse populations, and proficiency in documentation systems.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Crisis ServicesMedical Department ConsultationCulturally Proficient TreatmentBiopsychosocial EvaluationCase ManagementElectronic Health Record (Epic)Quality AssuranceTrauma TreatmentSubstance Use TreatmentTeamwork

Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 12% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$72k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $65k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Counselor roles.

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401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
51%
Sign-on bonus
20%
Loan repayment
15% this job
PSLF eligible
15%

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3.0/ 10
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About Native American Health Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Oakland, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO
403(b) retirement plan
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Group term life insurance
Voluntary life insurance