Psychologist | Gilroy, CA – Integrated Behavioral Health + Primary Care

Spencer Britt; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Spencer Britt in Gilroy, California, is seeking a full-time Psychologist to provide integrated behavioral health services and clinical consultation within a primary care setting. You will work with primary care providers to address mental health needs, conduct screening and assessments, and deliver individual, family, and group interventions.

The role includes crisis intervention, psychopharmacology collaboration, staff training, and coordination with case managers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology.
• Current California LCSW or Psychologist license
• Current LPCC license
• One year of directly related experience preferred
• Experience in primary care consultation, behavioral medicine, health psychology, or related field preferred
• Spanish bilingual skills highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide integrated behavioral health services to primary care patients with mental health needs
• Collaborate with primary care providers on psychological disorders, substance use disorders, chronic pain, chronic disease, and related psychosocial concerns
• Conduct behavioral health screening, triage, evaluation, and assessment
• Provide individual, family, and group interventions using evidence-based therapeutic methods
• Provide crisis intervention, ad hoc counseling, treatment planning, and behavioral health interventions
• Provide psychopharmacological consultation to primary care providers in collaboration with a psychiatrist and within scope of practice
• Provide behavioral health consultation and training to clinic staff
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate community resources
• Maintain accurate patient records, clinical documentation, reports, protocols, and program materials
• Participate in case conferences, peer review, quality assurance, and program evaluation
• Support a culturally responsive approach to care for a diverse patient population

Skills

Integrated behavioral health

Primary care consultation

Spanish bilingual

Education

Master’s in social work

Doctoral in Clinical or Counseling Psychology

Job description

A community-focused healthcare organization in Gilroy, California, is seeking a full-time Psychologist to provide integrated behavioral health services and clinical consultation within a primary care setting.

Position Highlights:

• Provide integrated behavioral health services to primary care patients with mental health needs
• Collaborate with primary care providers on psychological disorders, substance use disorders, chronic pain, chronic disease, and related psychosocial concerns
• Conduct behavioral health screening, triage, evaluation, and assessment
• Provide individual, family, and group interventions using evidence-based therapeutic methods
• Provide crisis intervention, ad hoc counseling, treatment planning, and behavioral health interventions
• Provide psychopharmacological consultation to primary care providers in collaboration with a psychiatrist and within scope of practice
• Provide behavioral health consultation and training to clinic staff
• Work closely with medical case managers and primary care providers
• Educate and support patients and families regarding medical and behavioral health needs
• Coordinate referrals to appropriate community resources
• Provide comprehensive behavioral health services including intake evaluations, assessments, collateral interventions, outreach, and follow-up
• Maintain accurate patient records, clinical documentation, reports, protocols, and program materials
• Participate in case conferences, peer review, quality assurance, and program evaluation
• Support a culturally responsive approach to care for a diverse patient population

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in social work/social welfare or doctoral degree in Clinical or Counseling Psychology
• Current California LCSW or Psychologist license
• Current LPCC license
• One year of directly related experience preferred
• Experience in primary care consultation, behavioral medicine, health psychology, or a related field preferred
• Experience in public/community health settings and/or serving low-income multicultural populations preferred
• Spanish bilingual skills highly desirable

Compensation & Benefits:

• $92,200–$123,338 annual salary
• Additional benefits available

Location & Lifestyle:

Gilroy offers an appealing blend of community charm, wine-country surroundings, and easy access to the broader Bay Area and Central Coast. The area is surrounded by vineyards, farmland, and the Santa Cruz Mountains, providing abundant opportunities for hiking, cycling, exploring local wineries, and enjoying Northern California’s mild climate, while local restaurants, shopping, and community events add to its small-city appeal. San Jose is ~30 miles away, Santa Cruz and Monterey are each ~40 miles, and San Francisco is ~80 miles, providing convenient access to major employment centers, beaches, cultural attractions, and metropolitan amenities. Pinnacles National Park is also ~45 miles away, making Gilroy an attractive home base for those who enjoy both outdoor adventure and proximity to the Bay Area.