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La Palma, CA, USA

Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT, Psy.D, or LPCC) – Mental Health 617

PsychologistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$96k-$119k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT, Psy. D, or LPCC) – Mental Health 617

“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

Monday through Friday, 8AM - 5PM varies as needed

Expected starting wage range is $96,263.29 - $118,919.08

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)

  • Masters or higher degree in Social Services
  • Current licensure/registration in the state of program operation (except for out-of-state applicants with existing licensure in good standing) as LCSW, LMFT, LMFT, RN, Ph.D./Psy.D.; in WA as LICSW, LMHC
  • One (1) year in leadership role in relevant setting (inpatient or outpatient setting, as appropriate) Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
  • 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
  • Willingness to use your personal vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)
  • Willingness to use your personal vehicle to attend meetings, etc. (weekly mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate)
  • 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.

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.

About the Program

Home First North FSP is Orange County’s Housing Full Service Partnership (FSP) program focused on providing housing-supportive services and behavioral health services to individuals residing in Orange County. Our purpose is to support members in maintaining stable housing, including resolving housing challenges and providing case management and behavioral health-focused services.

Our staff creates a supportive environment, including services that are based on individual needs, hopes, and dreams.

Home First North FSP members have access to a multidisciplinary team that includes peer specialists, case managers, a psychiatrist, a nurse practitioner, masters-level team leads, and clinicians who have experience in providing housing-supportive services and behavioral health-focused services.

Program serves: 1) Residents of Orange County, ages 18 and older, who have been diagnosed with a severe mental illness and 2) Individuals who have been housed and are currently at risk of losing housing in Orange County.

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 while assisting the Administrator with quality improvement duties. The role also involves participating in a structured on-call rotation and providing direct behavioral health services to clients.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Mental Health CounselingSubstance Use TreatmentMultidisciplinary Team CoordinationHousing Support ServicesDocumentationCommunicationCultural Sensitivity

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT, Psy.D, or LPCC) – Mental Health 617 at Telecare a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Work — Psychologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 18% have no call, 75% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$108k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $97k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$97k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in California24 active66 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% remote · 18% no call · 75% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing 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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Work-life snapshot

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Better work-life than 50% of Social Work (Psychologist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 66 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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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 Insurance

Living in La Palma

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.04M≈ 10.8× annual pay
Median resident rent
$2,262/mo≈ 28% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.