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Woodside, California

Inpatient Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) - Mental Health 105

Social WorkerIncludes callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$136k-$168k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 1mo ago

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

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

on site in Redwood City: Full-Time: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM plus rotating on call

Expected starting wage range is $136,131.84 - $168,177.86. 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 licensure/registration in California and in good standing as LCSW,

LMFT, LPCC.

  • One (1) year in leadership role in relevant setting (inpatient or outpatient setting, as appropriate)

And Experience as Required by Program Type

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
  • Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)

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 Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight 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.

Sage House is a licensed 16-bed mental health rehabilitation center (MHRC) serving San Mateo County residents, 18-59, with long histories of mental illness and multiple episodes of acute psychiatric hospitalization.

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 Clinical Director provides leadership, coordination, and clinical supervision to multidisciplinary teams within an inpatient mental health setting. They also assist the Administrator with quality improvement duties and participate in a structured on-call rotation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree or higher in Social Services and possess a current California license as an LCSW, LMFT, or LPCC. At least one year of leadership experience and two years of post-graduate direct clinical experience in a mental health setting are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Mental Health CounselingSubstance Use TreatmentMultidisciplinary Team CoordinationCase ManagementDocumentationRegulatory Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC) - Mental Health 105 at Telecare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,459 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (948 salary observations; 1,772 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (6,701 salary observations; 20,834 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 32% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$152k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $137k 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

median 6.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 70% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Woodside

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.06M≈ 22.5× annual pay
Median resident rent
$3,501/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. 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