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Bakersfield, California

Licensed Administrator (LCSW, LMFT, Psy.D, or LPCC) - Mental Health 643

PsychologistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$134k-$166k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

Ask the employer about the work setting and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

NEW Telecare Program Opening January 2027!

“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 Administrator is a key position in driving the organization’s success. They are responsible for both clinical and financial success of their Program which contributes the overall success of both Telecare and those we serve.

The individual in this role is responsible for overseeing and leading the team of people providing patient care as well as managing the business operations of the Program.

They are responsible for managing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the Program, which involves ensuring successful management and leadership over the 4 Pillars of performance: Clinical Quality, Workforce Engagement, Customer Satisfaction, and Financial Security.

Additionally, the Administrator collaborates with all corporate functions and outside consultants and representatives of the program to State/County agencies, community partners, and consumer groups.

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, Varies as needed | Days: Monday – Friday

Expected starting wage range is $134,060.10 - $165,567.54. 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 in Social Services with a current and valid CA Clinical License (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Psy. D)
  • Four (4) years of experience in an administrative management position in a health care setting
  • Two (2) years of responsibility for supervision of professional staff, budgeting, program planning, and licensing
  • Understanding of community mental health services, psychiatric rehabilitation concepts, and the recovery philosophy
  • Must be at least 21 years of age
  • Must be CPR, First Aid, and CPI certified (hands-on course) on date of employment or prior to providing direct client care 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 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 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 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.

Kern Youth CSU provides short term crisis stabilization services for youth experiencing acute mental health distress. We offer rapid assessment, psychiatric support, and stabilization in a safe, supportive setting, while working closely with families and support systems to plan next steps. Our team helps connect youth to ongoing services and community resources to support continued recovery and growth.

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 Administrator oversees the clinical and financial success of the program while managing day-to-day operations and leading the patient care team. They are responsible for performance across clinical quality, workforce engagement, customer satisfaction, and financial security.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's in Social Services with a valid California clinical license (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, or Psy.D). The role requires four years of administrative management experience in healthcare and two years of experience in staff supervision and budgeting.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipFinancial ManagementProgram OperationsLicensing ComplianceClinical Quality ManagementRegulatory Compliance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Administrator (LCSW, LMFT, Psy.D, or LPCC) - Mental Health 643 at Telecare a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
California vs national$127k median in California$106k nationally (+20%)32 state / 91 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$135k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in California18 active80 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 70% remote · 3% no call · 38% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia psychologist listings (all specialties): 21% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment209 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,524 in the last 30 days1,423 the 30 days before (+77%)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.

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work (Psychologist) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 80 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Telecare

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

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

Living in Bakersfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k≈ 2.6× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,901/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

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