Mental Health Therapist

Company : Vivo HealthStaff Inc.

Location : San Jose, CA, 95199

Posted Date : 26 October 2025

Job Type : Full Time

Category : Social Science

Occupation : Mental Health Therapist

Job Details

Vivo HealthStaff is recruiting for a Behavioral Health Specialist in California. This is a full-time position providing therapy and behavioral health support in a clinical, team-based setting.
We are seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Psychologist to join a multidisciplinary care team dedicated to serving medically complex and aging patients. The Behavioral Health Specialist will oversee a caseload of patients, provide therapeutic interventions, and contribute to care planning and behavioral health coordination within a clinic-based model.
Position Details:

Job Title: Behavioral Health Specialist
Location: California (on-site or hybrid depending on clinic)
Schedule: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Employment Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct behavioral health assessments to identify the mental health needs, preferences, and goals of clinic patients
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop patient-specific behavioral health goals and care plans
Deliver and document behavioral health services including symptom management, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, and resource coordination
Provide psychotherapy services using modalities appropriate to the patient population (e.g., counseling, psychosocial interventions, expressive therapies)
Collaborate with medical and social work teams to ensure a cohesive approach to patient care
Provide staff education and support related to behavioral health needs and best practices

Requirements:

Master's degree in Social Work or Doctorate in Psychology
Active California license as an LCSW or Licensed Psychologist
At least five (5) years of experience conducting therapy, behavioral health assessments, and managing care planning needs
Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with older adults or medically complex patients
Strong clinical documentation and organizational skills

Benefits:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off including 17 PTO days, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
Advancement opportunities and internal mobility
Collaborative team culture with mission-driven work
Supportive orientation and clinical onboarding