Licensed Mental Health Therapist

ComoCare; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company match

Paid vacation

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

ComoCare is seeking a dedicated Therapist to join our team in providing high-quality, evidence-based care to our patients. This role includes leading group therapy sessions, building strong therapeutic relationships, and refining our clinical curriculum.

Ideal candidates will have a valid clinical license and 4-5 years of experience in behavioral health, thriving in a collaborative environment. We offer comprehensive benefits including competitive pay and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Must possess a relevant clinical license as required by state regulations.
• Experience in outpatient or community-based behavioral health services.
• Proven track record in facilitating group sessions and one-on-one counseling.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individual and group therapy in the intensive outpatient program.
• Ensure patient engagement and retention throughout the care process.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team for holistic support.

Skills

Building rapport

Trauma-informed care

Collaboration

Communication

Documenting care

Patient-centered care

Education

Licensed behavioral health clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT)

4-5 years of behavioral health experience

Tools

Electronic health records (EHR)

Job description

ComoCare is a behavioral health provider built to support community health centers and the people they serve. We deliver in-person intensive outpatient therapy (IOP) to communities that have historically been underserved in behavioral health care. ComoCare partners with federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) to provide integrated behavioral health care where the patient receive whole-person care in one setting. Our team uses proven, evidence-based approaches to help individuals facing challenges such as substance use, mood disorders, and trauma — all in partnership with the trusted local health centers that know their patients best.

At ComoCare, we’re driven by one goal: making high-quality behavioral health care accessible to everyone who needs it.

Role Description

As a Therapist at ComoCare, you’ll play a central role in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to patients participating in our IOP. You’ll lead group therapy sessions, build strong therapeutic relationships, and collaborate with our care team to ensure each patient’s treatment plan supports lasting improvement and recovery. As a ComoCare therapist, you will support refining the clinical curriculum as the program evolves and expands.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based individual and group therapy within ComoCare’s intensive outpatient program (IOP) model
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered care that meets each individual’s unique behavioral health needs
• Support patients through the full course of care — from intake to completion — ensuring strong engagement and retention
• Monitor progress, outcomes, and adherence to care plans while maintaining accurate clinical documentation
• Collaborate with other members of the care team to coordinate holistic support for each patient
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of ComoCare’s clinical curriculum and care delivery model based on real-world insights
• Communicate and partner with the patient’s FQHC care team, including but not limited to the patient’s primary care provider and existing behavioral health provider, to ensure each patient receives the appropriate care and resources
• Track and help drive key performance indicators (KPIs) including clinical quality, retention, completion, and patient satisfaction (NPS)
• Facilitate three evening group sessions per week (4:00pm - 7:00pm)

Reporting

This role will report to the Clinical Director

Required Qualifications

• Licensed behavioral health clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LCPC, or equivalent) or other clinical license as required by state regulations
• 4–5 years of experience providing behavioral health services in outpatient or community-based settings
• Experience facilitating both group sessions and one-on-one counseling
• Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams for behavioral health patients, including primary care
• Demonstrated ability to build rapport, establish trust, and deliver trauma-informed care
• High empathy quotient with a strong commitment to patient-centered care
• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within community health centers or similar settings
• Background in intensive outpatient (IOP) or partial hospitalization (PHP) programs
• Familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities such as CBT, DBT, MI, or ACT
• Experience using electronic health records (EHR) systems
• Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy

Highlights of our comprehensive benefits package:

• 401(k) with Company match
• Competitive pay
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Continuing education and licensure reimbursement

The pay range for this role is:

$95,000.00 - $110,000.00, commensurate with experience.

ComoCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally-protected characteristics.

ComoCare is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities. Applicants with a disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [e-mail] for assistance. Reasonable accommodation will be determined on a case-by-case basis.