Mental Health Therapist

Location: Emeryville, CA

Schedule: Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Compensation: $81,000 – $90,000 annually, depending on qualifications

Job Summary:

The therapist in this position provides short-term mental health support to adult patients in an outpatient primary care clinic. Responsibilities include structured clinical interventions, screening, and care coordination as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Core Duties:

1. Deliver solution-focused therapy over 10–12 sessions.
2. Collaborate with medical providers to support patients with behavioral health concerns.
3. Screen for mental health issues and identify appropriate treatment pathways.
4. Coordinate external referrals and connect patients to community-based services.
5. Lead educational or support groups on mental wellness and chronic illness.
6. Document all services in accordance with clinical and legal standards.

Requirements:

1. Master's degree in Social Work or MFT, or a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.
2. Active California license (LCSW or Psychologist) or pre-licensed (AMFT/ASW) under supervision.
3. At least 1 year of direct clinical experience in behavioral health care.
4. Comfortable using EMR and related software platforms.

Preferred Experience:

1. Work in integrated or multidisciplinary care settings.
2. EPIC or similar EHR experience.
3. Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
4. Trauma-focused care background.

Your clinical skills are valued here. Submit your application and let’s explore if this role aligns with your goals.