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Long Beach, California

On Call Rehab Therapist - Mental Health 109

Counselor / TherapistNo callNo weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$28.43-$35.13/hr

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Posted 46m ago · Verified live

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

Under supervision, the Rehabilitation Therapist provides rehabilitation therapy services to members served, both on an individual and group basis.

Shifts Available

On-Call | Shifts and days vary as needed

Expected starting wage range is $28.43 - $35.13. 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)

  • B.S./B.A. in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama or Art Therapy, Vocational Counseling or related field (Must meet any regulatory requirements for the use of these titles, specific to the program type or location)
  • Six (6) months of experience in behavioral health setting
  • Discipline certification or licensure may be required per program licensure or accrediting body requirements
  • 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.
  • Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
  • Willingness to use the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

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.

La Casa Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) is a 190-bed program providing assistance to adults 18 and older.

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 rehabilitation therapy services to members under supervision, both individually and in groups. Use a company vehicle to transport clients to appointments, groups, and other activities as needed.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in occupational, recreational, music, dance, drama, or art therapy, vocational counseling, or a related field is required, along with at least six months of experience in a behavioral health setting. Applicants must meet applicable certification or licensure requirements, maintain CPR, CPI, and First Aid certifications, and have a valid driver's license, personal vehicle insurance, and willingness to drive clients.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Individual TherapyGroup TherapyClient SupportOccupational TherapyRecreational TherapyMusic TherapyDance TherapyDrama Therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates On Call Rehab Therapist - Mental Health 109 at Telecare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) — ranked against 7,926 active Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Counselor Career Context

Telecare ranks #11 of 18 employers hiring contract/1099 Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 34% have no call, 58% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in mental health therapy (counseling)ranked against 7,926 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$60k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in California602 active7,869 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 34% remote · 34% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Counselor listings: 12% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend+2.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Telecare#11 of 18 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (7,926 Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
26%
PSLF eligible
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 60% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,926 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
Online University Tuition Discount
Company Scholarships
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance

Living in Long Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$961k
Typical market rent
$2,412/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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