Pays $50.13-$64.17/hr — Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) market median is ~$72k (42 jobs)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Mental Health Therapist III), ED Crisis Response
About the Role
Per diem ED crisis response. 8-hour shifts. Rotating weekends as needed. $50.13-$64.17/hr. Sacramento, CA.
Join Sutter Health as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker – ED Crisis Response in Sacramento, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $50.13 - $64.17/hr.
- Union Position
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join Sutter Health as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker – ED Crisis Response.
Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, individual and group treatment, and family therapy to patients in an acute psychiatric setting. They also serve as a primary contact for patient education and coordinate with community programs to develop effective aftercare plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess an LCSW license within one year of hire. Prior experience in an acute psychiatric setting involving assessment, treatment, and discharge planning is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 40 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 15% have no call, 28% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$119k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) roles.
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