Licensed Therapist-IBH - Elm CHC

CounselorFull-Time

Listed compensation

$104k-$123k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 46m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Clinica Sierra Vista as a Licensed Therapist – Integrated Behavioral Health, $104K-$123K in California, United States. Clinica Sierra Vista is excited to be one of the largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the Nation! We’re honored to serve the men and women of the fields.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $104K - $123K
  • Health coverage for you and your family
  • Generous number of vacation days per year
  • A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
  • Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
  • 403(B) plan with company matching

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Clinica Sierra Vista as a Licensed Therapist – Integrated Behavioral Health, $104K-$123K.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides integrated behavioral health services, including brief psychotherapy and treatment planning for patients with mild to moderate mental health and substance use needs. They collaborate with primary care providers to coordinate care and ensure effective patient outcomes within a community health center setting.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid California license as an LCSW, LMFT, or Clinical Psychologist and possess at least four years of psychotherapy experience. The role requires proficiency in brief therapy models, cultural competence, and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Substance use disorder treatmentCrisis interventionClinical assessmentCase managementInterdisciplinary collaborationHIPAA compliancePsychoeducationDocumentationCommunication skillsComputer literacy

Counselor Career Context

Clinica Sierra Vista ranks #10 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 12% have no call, 62% 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 ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k 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.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 31 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
49% this job
Sign-on bonus
19%
PSLF eligible
19%
Loan repayment
16%

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About Clinica Sierra Vista

Hospitals and Health Care
Bakersfield, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive pay which matches your abilities and experience
Health coverage for you and your family
Generous number of vacation days per year
A robust wellness plan and health club discounts
Continuing education assistance to grow and further your talents
403(B) plan with company matching