Mental Health Technician Jobs in San Jose, CA
Mental Health Technician jobs in San Jose are in strong demand, concentrated in the Alum Rock, Willow Glen, and Berryessa districts across inpatient psychiatric facilities, community mental health centers, and behavioral health programs. Employers hiring right now include Telecare Corporation, Abode, and Kaiser Permanente. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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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.
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Who's Hiring
- Telecare Corporation205

- Abode41

- Kaiser Permanente41

- Gardner Health Services41

- Inspire behavioral health41
Mental Health Technician Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mental health technician job in San Jose?
The strongest hiring in San Jose comes from inpatient psychiatric units at regional medical centers, county-run behavioral health clinics, and residential treatment programs serving the South Bay. Candidates with hands-on experience in crisis intervention or substance use programs stand out here. Targeting roles at community mental health organizations in East San Jose and county facilities in the Alum Rock corridor gives you access to the most active openings in the local market.
Which companies hire mental health technicians in San Jose?
Employers hiring mental health technicians in San Jose right now include Telecare Corporation, Abode, and Kaiser Permanente, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. San Jose's hiring landscape is anchored by large health systems, county behavioral health services, and nonprofit residential programs that operate across the city's neighborhoods.
How can I get a mental health technician job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is through part-time or on-call positions at county-contracted residential facilities and crisis stabilization units, which regularly hire candidates with a high school diploma and basic behavioral health training. Roles like psychiatric aide or residential counselor at nonprofits serving the East San Jose and downtown corridors frequently serve as the first step, and completing a certified nursing assistant or behavioral health technician certificate through a local community college strengthens your application.
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