Inpatient Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, or LPCC) - Mental Health 367
Listed compensation
$103k-$128k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.
Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.
Job Description
“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
Full-Time | DAYS | Shifts: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Shifts: Monday - Friday
Expected starting wage range is $103,460.20 - $127,815.25. 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)
And Experience as Required by Program Type
- Two (2) years post-graduate direct clinical experience in a mental health and substance use setting
- Must have experience working with mental health and substance use consumers, families and advisory boards
- Must have experience working with mental health and substance use consumers, families and advisory boards
- 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.
- Valid and current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance with your name listed as a driver.
- 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)
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 Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight 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.
Agnes Avenue in Santa Maria, California will provide traditional short-term crisis residential services for up to 10 adults. It is a recovery-focused learning environment where residents have opportunities to improve symptom self-management, community living and interpersonal skills and make lasting connections to family, community-based mental health services and other community supports.
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 team(s) and/or program(s) while assisting the Administrator with quality improvement duties. Employees must also participate in a scheduled on-call rotation to respond to work-related needs within a designated timeframe.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's degree or higher in Social Services and hold current state licensure as an LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, or LPCC, along with one year in a leadership role and two years of post-graduate clinical experience in mental health and substance use settings. Additional requirements include specific certifications (CPR, CPI, First Aid) and willingness to use a personal vehicle for work-related driving.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Clinical Director (LCSW, LMFT, PsyD, or LPCC) - Mental Health 367 at Telecare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work (Psychologist) — ranked against 80 active Social Work (Psychologist) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Work — Psychologist Career Context
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$127k (32 salary observations; 72 listings), vs ~$106k nationally (91 salary observations; 295 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% are remote, 3% have no call, 38% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in social work (psychologist) | ranked against 80 Social Work (Psychologist) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $103k–$128k | Social Work median $56k (middle half $48k–$83k)48 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $127k median in California | $106k nationally (+20%)32 state / 91 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$104k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in California | 18 active | 80 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 70% remote · 3% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California psychologist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment209 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,524 in the last 30 days | 1,423 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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