Youth Recovery Therapist | Spanish Bilingual
Listed compensation
$78k-$93k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title
Youth Recovery Therapist | Spanish Bilingual
Division/Program
Starlight Recovery Services
Starting Compensation
77,755.92 - 93307.10 USD Per Year
Working Location
San Jose: South San Jose Center (In-person position)
Working Hours/Shift
FT, Monday-Friday, AM shift (8:30 am-5:30 pm)
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
Professional Growth Opportunities
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
- ## This position offers 16% Spanish bilingual differential
- What you bring to SBHG (qualifications):
Education
- Master’s Degree in a mental health field
- Will Consider: Awaiting BBS registration number – 90 days after date of hire
Experience
- MHSII - One (1) year of experience in a mental health field; experience should be preferred with individuals in residential or outpatient settings.
- MHSIII - Two (2) years of experience in a mental health field; experience should be preferred with children or adolescents in residential or outpatient settings.
License or Certification
- MHSII - Current BBS registration as an Associate (AMFT, ASW, APCC) OR awaiting BBS registration number
- MHSIII - LMFT, LPCC, or LCSW license in California
- Valid California Driver's License.
NOTE: Must possess a valid California Driver's License and maintain a driving record that meets the company driver's eligibility policy.
How You Will Make a Difference (Job Overview)
This position has primary responsibility for providing mental health services and case management services to individuals and their families referred to Community Services. Services may include engagement, assessment, evaluation, individual/family/group therapy, and case management.
The position acts as liaison with external agencies and functions on teams with other clinical and support staff. In addition, the position documents and bills for mental health and case management services and completes outcomes information.
Division/Program Overview
- Programs: Youth consented program
- Population Served: Works with clients ages 12-21 years old.
- Facility & Setting: Community, clinic, home, and school based services
- Clinical Services: Address substance use and harm reduction
- Skills & Services: Working as a team to address substance use and harm reduction
- Learn more about SBHG at: starsinc.com
For Additional Information
Norcalrecruitmen@starsinc.com
Key Responsibilities
The therapist provides mental health services, case management, and therapy to youth and their families in community, clinic, and school settings. They also act as a liaison with external agencies and maintain accurate clinical documentation and billing records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in a mental health field and possess or be eligible for BBS registration as an Associate or licensed clinician. A valid California Driver's License and a clean driving record are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Counselor Career Context
Stars Behavioral Health Group ranks #11 of 21 employers hiring Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 40% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k 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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- No weekends
Living in San Jose
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.30M≈ 16.7× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,563/mo≈ 55% 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.