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Ceres, California

Licensed MCRT Clinician LCSW LMFT LPCC - Mental Health 627

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$99k-$123k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 26m 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

The Clinician provides mental health support services to members served and their families at the program. The Clinician also assists in the coordination of all mental health support services provided by the Team.

This includes coordinating and collaborating with team members and outside agencies such as, the Conservator’s Office, Public Guardian’s Office, Probation Department, County Behavioral Health Services, and housing and inpatient providers.

As part of the San Diego Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) the Clinician provides onsite crisis response and collaborates as needed with other emergency response teams.

The Clinician may also provide telephone screening, triage and referral services and assures that every consumer caller receives timely response to their call, accurate assessments, appropriate interventions and professional attention.

Shifts Available

Full-Time | DAYS | Shifts & Days: Tuesday – Wednesday from 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM & every other Friday from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Compensation: Expected starting wage range is $99,302.95 - $122,674.36.

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)

  • A Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field
  • Two (2) years post masters experience providing crisis response with mentally ill individuals
  • Current licensure or registration as an LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, etc.
  • Certified to perform W & I 5150 Holds in the field
  • 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 the company vehicle to drive clients to appointments and groups, etc.

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 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.

The Telecare Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) brings crisis services to people in the community delivered by a dedicated team of mental health professionals with law enforcement involvement only where necessary.

It’s an exciting opportunity to expand much-needed crisis care in Stanislaus County — in a way that is safe, accessible, and compassionate. Our goals are to help people to get the support they need and reduce unnecessary law enforcement involvement, ER visits, and hospitalizations.

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 Clinician provides mental health support services and crisis response to members in the community as part of the Mobile Crisis Response Team. They also coordinate care with team members and outside agencies, including law enforcement and behavioral health services.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field and possess at least two years of post-master's experience in crisis response. Current licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC and certification to perform W & I 5150 holds are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

AssessmentCase CoordinationCollaborationClinical DocumentationCrisis Intervention

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (931 salary observations; 1,749 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (6,607 salary observations; 20,567 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 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, 50% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$111k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $100k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,456 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Ceres

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$428k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Median resident rent
$1,639/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.1
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Modesto, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Paid Time Off
Nine Paid Holidays
Shift Differentials
Free CEUs
Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
Coaching and Mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount
Company Scholarships