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Hamilton Behavioral
Rancho Cordova, California · Hybrid

Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) to join our behavioral health team. This position is based in Rancho Cordova, California and offers flexible working hours with remote or hybrid work options.

The ACSW will provide mental health support, conduct assessments, assist with treatment planning, provide therapy services under supervision, and maintain accurate clinical documentation. This role is ideal for a motivated associate-level clinician who is looking to grow professionally while working in a supportive and flexible environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide individual, family, or group therapy under appropriate clinical supervision.
  • Conduct client assessments and assist in developing treatment plans.
  • Provide behavioral health support through telehealth and/or hybrid sessions.
  • Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
  • Collaborate with supervisors, care coordinators, and other clinical team members.
  • Monitor client progress and update treatment plans as needed.
  • Follow ethical, legal, HIPAA, and clinical documentation standards.
  • Participate in supervision, case consultation, and team meetings.

Requirements

  • Active ACSW registration in California.
  • Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
  • Must be eligible to provide services under clinical supervision.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills.
  • Ability to work independently in a remote or hybrid setting.
  • Comfortable using telehealth platforms and electronic health records.
  • Professional, reliable, and client-focused.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in mental health, behavioral health, teletherapy, or community-based care.
  • Experience working with adults, children, families, or diverse populations.
  • Bilingual skills are a plus.
  • Prior telehealth experience preferred.

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentsIndividual therapyFamily therapyHIPAA complianceCommunication skills

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) at Hamilton Behavioral 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 social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

Hamilton Behavioral holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 4 active listings.

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (628 salary observations; 1,681 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (4,412 salary observations; 19,550 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 22% have no call, 64% require no weekends — this position is remote.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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