Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$61.2-$68/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Ontario - Ontario, CA
- Position Type: Part Time
- Salary Range: $61.20 - $68.00Hourly
- Job Shift: Any
About Us Symba Center is a faith based, non-profit organization providing medical, mental health, recuperative care, case management, housing navigation, substance use disorder counseling, and other wraparound services.
Our mission is to implement and inspire innovative solutions designed to meet the health and wellness needs of low income, homeless and uninsured individuals in our community. We aim to build partnerships that bridge gaps in health access for this population.
Symba Center is systematically seeking to understand the needs of the community, identifying the best approaches to address the issues, and advancing efforts to promote the broader social good. Help us in making our community a healthier and happier place. Here at Symba Center, we are one community with one mission.
Job Summary Part-Time or Full-Time. Symba Center is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join our team.
In this role, you will support individuals, couples, and families dealing with behavioral health challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship issues, using evidence-based techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to enhance coping strategies and emotional regulation.
The clinician will provide a range of services, including assessments, individual and family counseling, parenting support, child therapy, relationship counseling, and psychoeducation workshops, but will not offer 24/7 access or immediate crisis care.
Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a solid understanding of family systems, and experience in both individual and group therapy, along with a commitment to collaborating with other mental health professionals and maintaining accurate treatment documentation in compliance with state regulations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provide counseling to clients on personal challenges. Teach clients and their families essential life skills and strategies. Create individualized treatment plans for clients. Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records. Gather relevant information about clients.
Offer guidance on interpersonal issues to clients. Conduct interviews to understand clients' backgrounds, needs, and progress. Meet with clients to review and discuss treatment plans and progress. Work collaboratively with other professionals to assess client needs and develop treatment strategies.
Assess individual characteristics to identify needs or eligibility for services. Refer clients to community resources or social service programs. Evaluate the effectiveness of counseling and educational initiatives. Monitor clients' progress throughout the treatment process. Oversee staff delivering client or patient services. Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience: Master's Degree in psychology, marriage and family therapy, social work, counseling, or related field required. Must meet all state licensing requirements for LCSW and maintain active licensure.
Completion of 36 hours of approved continuing education every two years, including law and ethics training, is mandatory for licensure renewal. Minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience required. Valid, unrestricted CA driver’s license.
Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross preferred. Knowledge and proficiency in Google Workspace, including Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, and Google Calendar, is preferred. Must be comfortable working in a transitional housing environment. Must successfully pass a background check.
Key Responsibilities
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker will provide individual and family counseling using evidence-based techniques to address behavioral health challenges. They are also responsible for creating treatment plans, maintaining accurate client records, and collaborating with other professionals to support client progress.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a relevant field and maintain an active LCSW license in California. A minimum of 1-2 years of clinical experience and a valid driver's license are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 36 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 31% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$134k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $127k–$141k | Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $72k (middle half $62k–$90k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$121k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in California | 763 active | 7,103 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 31% no call · 53% no weekends36 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment763 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,472 in the last 30 days | 1,559 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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