Social Worker Clinician II - Mental Health 645
Listed compensation
$65k-$80k
The week · per this posting · Tuesday – Saturday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Social Worker Clinician II - Mental Health 645
“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
Tuesday- Saturday, 8:30am to 5:30pm
Expected starting wage range is $65,169.47 - $80,487.11.
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)
- Registered as an Associate of Social Work with Board of Behavioral Science; must be valid and in good standing with the board.
- A Master’s Degree in Social Work
- Two years of experience within the mental health field
- 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)
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.
Located on the Wellness Village Campus, the Telecare Wellness Village Mental Health Rehabilitation Center (MHRC) operates 24/7 and serves 50 individuals who are Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) or otherwise court-ordered to this level of care.
The program provides up to 50 residential beds for both male and female clients. It primarily serves IST consumers referred by the Superior Court, Riverside Sheriff's Office (RSO), or Riverside University Health System–Behavioral Health (RUHS-BH).
The facility also supports individuals requiring residential services through Laura’s Law/AOT and other RUHS-BH and Superior Court diversion programs.
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. They are responsible for person-centered recovery planning and collaborating with other services and agencies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Social Work and be registered as an Associate of Social Work with the Board of Behavioral Science. Additionally, two years of experience in the mental health field and a valid driver's license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Telecare ranks #1 of 18 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (226 salary observations; 396 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (1,565 salary observations; 4,512 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 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, 32% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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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