Licensed Clinical Social Worker / Licensed Marriage Family Therapist / Clinical Psychologist

Committed to Our Community in the Heart of the Redwoods. Removing Barriers to Healthcare Access PCHC Plaza Community Health Center Join a Team That Cares for the Whole Person—and the Whole Community At Open Door Community Health Centers, we believe every patient deserves compassionate, whole-person care that supports their physical, emotional, and social well-being.

We’re looking for a Behavioral Health Clinician (BHC) to join our integrated care team at Plaza Community Health Center, Arcata, California, the heart of the true north coast. The Opportunity As a BHC, you’ll play a key role on our interdisciplinary care team—collaborating with physicians, nurse practitioners, case managers, and dental/medical assistants to identify, triage, plan, manage, and provide primary behavioral health services for patients with overlapping physical and behavioral health needs.

You will provide assessment, therapeutic treatment, referral, support, education, and skill-training through a variety of strategies focused on addressing specific behavioral changes in support of improved physical, social, and mental health. Patients are served in individual settings, in-person or via tele-health. This is a dynamic position ideal for someone who values collaboration, continuity of care, and community impact.

What We’re Looking For Master’s or Doctoral degree (LCSW/LMFT/Ph.D/Psy.D) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), or Clinical Psychologist in California (active and in good standing) Experience in similar position in a community health center or outpatient mental health clinic Knowledge of trauma-informed care, CBT, play therapy, and family-centered approaches Collaborative, flexible, and dedicated to serving diverse communities.

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply Why Arcata & Open Door? Located on California’s beautiful North Coast, Arcata offers a balance of small-town warmth and big-hearted purpose. From redwood hikes to community festivals, this is a place where providers and families thrive together. At Open Door, you’ll join a mission-driven organization that has served Humboldt and Del Norte counties for over 50 years—dedicated to accessible, quality, and compassionate care for all.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Loan repayment eligibility through NHSC and state programs up to 250k Supportive, team-based work environment with mentorship and training Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education A culture that values work-life balance, inclusion, and wellness Compensation: LCSW/LMFT: $91,336.

00 to $104,627.20 Clinical Psychologist: $100,280.00 to $114,860.80 Ready to Make a Difference in a Community That Values You ?