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Bakersfield, California

Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD) - Outpatient – Mental Health 633

PsychologistIncludes callIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$101k-$125k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
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Job Description

Clinical Director - Outpatient – Mental Health 633

“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  

In this mid-level management position and under direct supervision of the Administrator, the Clinical Director provides leadership, coordination, and clinical supervision to multidisciplinary team(s) and/or program(s). Assists Administrator with quality improvement duties. Employees in this role are required to participate in a structured on-call rotation, remaining accessible and prepared to respond to work-related needs within a designated timeframe.

Rotations are scheduled in advance. While on-call, employees must actively monitor communications (e. g., phone, email) and respond in accordance with operational protocols.

Shifts Available

Mon-Friday 08:30am-5pm, possibility of additional on-call shifts

Expected starting wage range is $ $101,329.77 - $ $125,177.97. 

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)  

  • Masters or higher degree in Social Services
  • Current CA Clinical licensure as LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Psy. D.
  • One (1) year in leadership role in relevant setting (inpatient or outpatient setting, as appropriate)
  • Two (2) years post-graduate direct clinical experience in a mental health setting
  • Must have experience working with mental health and substance use consumers, families and advisory boards
  • Sensitivity to multi-cultural populations and issues
  • 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
  • Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
  • Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)
  • 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’s 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:  https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits [https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits]

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.

Telecare FSP is an Intensive Outpatient (IOP) program which serves up to 170 MHSA and AB109 individuals with SMI who have not responded well to traditional outpatient behavioral health care. Clients referred to this program should expect to receive a comprehensive array of ACT services and supports.

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

Provide leadership, coordination, and clinical supervision to multidisciplinary teams and programs, and assist the Administrator with quality improvement. Participate in a scheduled on-call rotation and support outpatient mental health services for people with serious mental illness, including ACT services and supports.

Requirements

Requires a master's degree or higher in social services, current California clinical licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Psy.D., at least one year in a relevant leadership role, and two years of post-graduate direct clinical experience in mental health. Candidates must have experience with mental health and substance use consumers, families, and advisory boards, and meet certification, driver’s license, insurance, and background-clearance requirements.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipProgram CoordinationMental Health CareSubstance Use TreatmentMultidisciplinary Team LeadershipCultural SensitivityClient and Family EngagementIntensive Outpatient CareOn-Call Response

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 18% have no call, 55% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k 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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Work-life snapshot

4.2/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Bakersfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,858/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
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.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Nine Paid Holidays
Shift differentials
Free CEUs
Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
Coaching and mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount
Company Scholarships