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Oakland, California

Rehab Therapist (on call) - Mental Health 155

Counselor / TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$29.93-$36.98/hr

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

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

Under supervision, the Rehabilitation Therapist provides rehabilitation therapy services to members served, both on an individual and group basis.

Shifts Available

On Call | Days and Times Vary as Needed

Expected starting wage range is $29.93 - $36.98 Plus Shift differentials: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.

Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

What You Bring to the Table (Must Have)

  • B.S./B.A. in Occupational, Recreational, Music, Dance, Drama or Art Therapy, Vocational Counseling or related field (Must meet any regulatory requirements for the use of these titles, specific to the program type or location)
  • Six (6) months of experience in behavioral health setting
  • Discipline certification or licensure may be required per program licensure or accrediting body requirements

What’s In It for You*

  • Paid Time Off: For Full Time Employee it is 16.7 days in your first year
  • 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.

As a part of the Telecare Family, Heritage Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 26-bed hospital providing acute psychiatric treatment to adults over the age of 18.

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.

Music, Musical, Dance, Pianist, Drama, Teacher, Artist

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 Rehabilitation Therapist provides therapy services to members on both an individual and group basis under supervision. They work within a psychiatric hospital setting to support individuals in their recovery process.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant therapy field and possess at least six months of experience in a behavioral health setting. Additional licensure or certification may be required depending on the specific program.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyRecreational TherapyMusic TherapyDance TherapyDrama TherapyClinical SupervisionPatient Care

Counselor Career Context

Telecare ranks #4 of 12 employers hiring contract/1099 Counselor on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Mental Health Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 32% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Mental Health Therapy by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$63k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Mental Health Therapy listings in California581 active7,917 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 38% remote · 32% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia Counselor listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 10% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Mental Health Therapy listings2,527 in the last 30 days1,434 the 30 days before (+76%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Mental Health Therapy pay trend−2.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Telecare#4 of 12 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Sign-on bonus
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 2.8
Better work-life than 20% of Mental Health Therapy (Counseling) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 7,900 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends
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About Telecare

Mental Health Care
Alameda, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off (16.7 days first year for full-time)
Nine Paid Holidays
Shift differentials (6% PM, 10% NOC)
Weekend shift differentials (5% AM, 11% PM, 15% NOC)
Free CEUs
Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
Coaching and mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount

Living in Oakland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$855k
Typical market rent
$2,758/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
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.

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