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Fontana, California

On Call Social Worker Clinician II ACSW, AMFT, SPPC- Mental Health 346

Social WorkerIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$31.33-$38.7/hr

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Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 51m 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 of a licensed clinician, the Social Work Clinician II provides
clinical and casework services to members served and natural supports. This
involves person centered recovery planning and collaborating with other services
and agencies. 

Shifts Available

On-Call | Shifts and days vary as needed

Expected starting wage range is $31.33 - $38.70. 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)  

* A Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited graduate school and
working towards licensure and registered with the Board of Behavioral Science
* One (1) year of direct service experience with individuals with severe mental
illness in an inpatient or outpatient setting is required
* Criminal justice clearance and education verification
* 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. 

* 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 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.  

As part of the Telecare family, the Merrill Center Crisis Stabilization Unit
(CSU) offers 24/7 voluntary treatment to individuals who are suffering a mental
health crisis but wish to avoid a locked setting. This program is located in
Fontana, CA. It uses 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 utilize a
multi-disciplinary team approach.

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 Social Work Clinician II provides clinical and casework services to members under the supervision of a licensed clinician. This includes developing person-centered recovery plans and collaborating with other agencies to support client needs.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and be registered with the Board of Behavioral Science. One year of direct service experience with individuals with severe mental illness is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Clinical ServicesMental Health AssessmentCrisis InterventionCollaborationDocumentation

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$103k (168 salary observations; 244 listings), vs ~$82k nationally (6,408 salary observations; 14,559 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 22% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k 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

4.8/ 10
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  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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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