Therapist Jobs in San Jose, CA
Therapist jobs in San Jose are in strong demand, with openings concentrated in the Willow Glen, Almaden Valley, and downtown San Jose corridors across healthcare systems, community mental health centers, and private group practices. Employers hiring right now include HiredFirst, Veracity Ventures, and San Jose Behavioral Health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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PURPOSE STATEMENT:
- Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
- Conduct individual, group or family sessions as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
- Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed, revising as necessary.
- Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards and revising as indicated by facility or professional standard.
- Maintain a caseload as assigned.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient, as appropriate to their treatment plan.
- May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
- May perform case management, discharge or after care planning as needed.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
- Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Human Services field required.
- One or more years’ experience working with comparable patient population required.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Requisite state or national licensure for professional therapy providers or eligible for state licensure as a professional therapy provider.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
COMPENSATION
Salary Range:LMFT/LPCC/LCSW $33.00 - $50.00 per hour - Based on Experience
Location: ONSITE ONLY
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Who's Hiring
- HiredFirst242H
- Veracity Ventures40V
- San Jose Behavioral Health40
- Skyline Healthcare Center-San Jose40S
- Almaden Health and Rehabilitation Center40A
Therapist Jobs in San Jose: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a therapist job in San Jose?
The strongest hiring comes from San Jose's federally qualified health centers, county behavioral health programs, and the growing network of outpatient group practices serving Silicon Valley's workforce. Candidates who hold a California clinical license and have experience with dual-diagnosis, trauma, or bilingual caseloads stand out in this market. Targeting employers in the Alum Rock and East San Jose corridors, where community mental health need is highest, opens additional entry points.
Which companies hire therapists in San Jose?
San Jose therapist roles are posted by HiredFirst, Veracity Ventures, and San Jose Behavioral Health and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local employer mix includes large health systems with outpatient behavioral health units, county-contracted nonprofits, and private group practices catering to tech-industry employees and their families.
How can I get a therapist job in San Jose with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in San Jose is an associate-level or intern therapist role at one of the county's community mental health contractors, where supervised hours count toward licensure. Santa Clara County Behavioral Health Services and its nonprofit partners regularly bring on associate marriage and family therapists and associate clinical social workers. School-based counseling positions through San Jose Unified and East Side Union high school districts are another concrete opening for candidates building their supervised hours.
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