Mental Health Jobs in San Jose, CA
Mental Health jobs in San Jose concentrate in the Alum Rock, Willow Glen, and Downtown areas, with strong demand from community clinics, hospital systems, and county behavioral health programs. Employers actively hiring include Telecare Corporation, Abode, and Kaiser Permanente, across specialties like counseling, case management, and crisis intervention. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare
What You Will Do to Change Lives
The Cook is responsible for the ordering, preparation, cooking and serving of food to members served. This includes seasoning and cooking meat, fish, vegetables, soups, salads and desserts.
Shifts Available:
Full Time | AM | Shift: Sunday to Thursday 10am-6:30pm
Expected starting wage range is $23.00 - $25.76. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.
What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)
- Two (2) years of experience in food production and knowledge of therapeutic diets
- High School graduation or a G.E.D. equivalent
- Experience in the use of institutional kitchen equipment such as steam tables, stoves, refrigerators and freezers
- Knowledge of nutritional principles in the preparation of regular and therapeutic diets
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
- All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver’s license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.
What’s In It For You*
- Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
- Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)
- Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
- Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
- Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- For more information visit: https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits (https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits)
Join Our Compassionate Team
Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams. Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.
The Muriel Wright Recovery Center CRT is a 15-bed, voluntary crisis residential treatment center on Santa Clara County’s Muriel Wright behavioral health campus in San Jose, California. The CRT is co-located on the same campus as the Substance Use Treatment Services (SUTS) program. The program was created as an alternative to and diversion from Emergency Psychiatric Services (EPS), acute psychiatric hospitalization, and incarceration. The CRT will serve a co-ed population with 90% male and 10% female census predicted; all referrals will be persons with justice-involved mental health status. The average length of stay for this program is 14-21 days. The Muriel Wright Recovery Center CRT program is under contract with Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services Department.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability
- May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
- Telecare Corporation200

- Abode40

- Kaiser Permanente40

- Gardner Health Services40

- Inspire behavioral health40
Mental Health Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mental health job in San Jose?
Focus your search on Santa Clara County's behavioral health network, federally qualified health centers, and the hospital systems anchored in Downtown and North San Jose. Roles in crisis stabilization, outpatient counseling, and case management move quickly here. Candidates who have experience with diverse populations, bilingual skills in Spanish or Vietnamese, and familiarity with Medi-Cal documentation tend to stand out in this market.
Which companies hire mental healths in San Jose?
Companies currently hiring mental healths in San Jose include Telecare Corporation, Abode, and Kaiser Permanente, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. San Jose's hiring landscape is anchored by county-run programs, nonprofit community health organizations, and large integrated health systems serving one of the most densely populated counties in California.
How can I get a mental health job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is applying for mental health worker, behavioral health technician, or case manager aide roles at county-contracted nonprofits and community health centers in East San Jose and the Alum Rock corridor. These organizations regularly hire candidates with a relevant bachelor's degree and no clinical license, offering supervision hours that count toward future licensure while you build hands-on experience.
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