Karen Jaffe

Licensed Clinical Social Worker · Starvista

mental health San Mateo, CA NPI on file?

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
8 years
since Jul 2018
Gender
Female

Experience

Licensed Clinical Social WorkerCurrent
Starvista
Since Jul 2018 · 8 years · San Mateo, CA

Education

University of Maryland School of Social Work
1990 – 1992
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science

Skills

Psychotherapy Crisis Intervention Working With Adolescents Family Therapy Mental Health Group Therapy

About Starvista

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
100 to 499
Revenue
$10M to <$50M
Office Location
2205 Palm Ave, San Mateo, CA

Professional Overview

Karen Jaffe is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, currently affiliated with Starvista, based in San Mateo, CA. As a mental health, Jaffe contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in San Mateo, CA. They have been with Starvista for 8 years. Jaffe holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Science, from University of Maryland School of Social Work and University of Maryland. Core competencies include Psychotherapy, Crisis Intervention, Working With Adolescents, Family Therapy, Mental Health. Starvista operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 100 to 499 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The San Mateo, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Karen Jaffe is one of them.
  • 8,522 mental health professionals are based in CA (out of 155,460 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 5 contacts at Starvista are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical mental health compensation in CA: $47,000 – $118,000 (median $68,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of mental health professionals in CA: Private Practice (419), Kaiser Permanente (290), Sole Proprietor (278).
  • 3% of mental health professionals in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 87% of mental health professionals in CA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting mental health

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karen Jaffe located?

Karen Jaffe is based in San Mateo, CA. They are currently affiliated with Starvista.

What is Karen Jaffe's specialty?

Karen Jaffe specializes in mental health. Their current role is Licensed Clinical Social Worker.

Where does Karen Jaffe currently work?

Karen Jaffe currently works at Starvista. They have been there for 8 years.

What is Karen Jaffe's educational background?

Karen Jaffe attended University of Maryland School of Social Work and University of Maryland.

How do I contact Karen Jaffe for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

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What is the average salary for a mental health professional in CA?

mental health professionals in CA typically earn $47,000 to $118,000 annually, with a median of $68,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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