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Riverside, California

Licensed Social Worker Clinician - Mental Health 611

Social WorkerNo callNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$36.03-$44.5/hr

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Job Description

“They made it easier for me to live, breathe, eat, and stay clean. Without them, I’d be waiting somewhere, waiting for someone to give me a chance to live...” - Client from Telecare

What You Will Do to Change Lives

The Social Work Clinician III independently provides clinical and casework services to members served and natural supports. This involves person centered recovery planning and collaborating with other services and agencies. May act in the role of a clinical supervisor of unlicensed staff.

Shifts Available

On-Call | Shifts and days vary as needed

Expected starting wage range is $36.03 - $44.50. Telecare applies geographic differentials to its pay ranges. The pay range assigned to this role will be based on the geographic location from which the role is performed. Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, psychology, or equivalent from an accredited college or university
  • Two (2) years of direct service experience in a behavioral health setting
  • Licensure (LMFT, LCSW, Licensed Psychologist, LPCC, QMHP, QMHA)
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be CPR, Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI), and First Aid certified on date of employment or within 60 days of employment and maintain current certification throughout employment
  • All opportunities at Telecare are contingent upon successful completion and receipt of acceptable results of the applicable post-offer physical examination, 2-step PPD test for tuberculosis, acceptable criminal background clearances, excluded party sanctions, and degree or license verification. If the position requires driving, valid driver license, a motor vehicle clearance, and proof of auto insurance is required at time of employment and must be maintained throughout employment. Additional regulatory, contractual, or local requirements may apply.

What’s In It For You*

  • Paid Time Off: Eligible employees (20+ hours/week) earn PTO each pay period for vacation and personal needs, with pro-rated accrual for part-time schedules and annual carryover up to set caps.
  • Nine Paid Holidays & Shift differentials for hourly staff (6% for PM Shift, 10% for NOC Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend NOC Shift)
  • Free CEUs, free Supervision for BBS Associate License, coaching, and mentorship
  • Online University Tuition Discount and Company Scholarships
  • Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance, 401K, Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • For more information visit: telecarecorp.com

Join Our Compassionate Team

Telecare's mission is to deliver excellent and effective behavioral health services that engage individuals in recovering their health, hopes, and dreams.

Telecare continues to advance cultural diversity, humility, equity, and inclusion at all levels of our organization by hiring mental health peers, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and all belief systems.

As part of the Telecare family, the Telecare Western Riverside Mental Health Urgent Care will offer 24/7 voluntary treatment to adults ages 18 and above who are suffering a mental health crisis but wish to avoid a locked setting.

The program will use a welcoming, home-like environment to help assess the nature of the crisis, soothe and comfort the individual, and connect them with resources to avoid future crisis. Services are recovery-oriented, and will utilize a multi-disciplinary team approach with a high level of peer-to-peer services.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.

Key Responsibilities

The clinician provides independent clinical and casework services, including person-centered recovery planning and collaboration with external agencies. They may also serve as a clinical supervisor for unlicensed staff members.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and possess at least two years of direct behavioral health experience. A valid professional license such as LMFT, LCSW, or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical ServicesClinical SupervisionCrisis InterventionMental Health AssessmentPerson-centered CareMulti-disciplinary TeamworkCrisis Prevention Institute Certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker Clinician - Mental Health 611 at Telecare a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Social Work — ranked against 6,543 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Telecare ranks #12 of 12 employers hiring contract/1099 Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (973 salary observations; 1,815 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (6,804 salary observations; 21,168 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 30% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$84k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $76k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution31 jobs · 30 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Social Work listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,543 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
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About Telecare

Mental Health Care
Alameda, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Nine Paid Holidays
Shift Differentials
Free CEUs
Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
Coaching
Mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount

Living in Riverside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$602k
Typical market rent
$2,444/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.