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Symba Center
Ontario, California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Social WorkerPart-Time

Listed compensation

$61.2-$68/hr

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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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

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Clinical Social WorkIndividual CounselingTreatment PlanningCrisis InterventionAssessmentInterpersonal 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).

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$127k–$141kLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $72k (middle half $62k–$90k)38 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$121k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in California763 active7,103 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 50% remote · 31% no call · 53% no weekends36 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 6% offer loan repayment763 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,472 in the last 30 days1,559 the 30 days before (+59%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 18 employers
6
<$100k
7
$100k-120k
7
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k
1
$175k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
90%
Sign-on bonus
50%
CME allowance
35% this job
Loan repayment
5%
Relocation assistance
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Part-Time LCSW, Children & Adolescents (Remote, California)

Handspring · California

$90-$110/hr
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - NBMC (Per Diem, Day)Per Diem

NorthBay Health · Fairfield, California

$64.03-$77.83/hr
#3

Social Worker LCSW - Behavioral Health Per Diem/On Call

$43.39-$67.37/hr
#4

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$61-$84/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Symba Center

Health and Human Services
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Part-Time or Full-Time
Continuing Education (36 hours every 2 years)

Living in Ontario

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$643k
Typical market rent
$2,580/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.