Pays $118k-$135kLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) market median is ~$90k (27 jobs)

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LifeStance Health
San Marcos, California

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Social WorkerFull-Time
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

About the Role

Flexible schedule, sign-on bonus. Outpatient behavioral health. San Marcos, CA.

Join LifeStance Health as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Flexible Schedule, Sign-On Bonus in San Marcos, California, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $118K - $135K
  • Sign on bonus
  • Unlimited/uncapped earnings
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance
  • 401k with match
  • Paid parental leave
  • EAP
  • Full administrative support
  • Latest digital technology

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

Apply to join LifeStance Health as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Flexible Schedule, Sign-On Bonus.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist will deliver high-quality behavioral healthcare to adult, child, and adolescent populations. They are expected to maintain clinical excellence while working within a collegial and modern office environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a full California state license as an LMFT or LCSW. Experience working with adult, child, or adolescent populations is required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical excellenceBehavioral healthcarePatient careAdult therapyChild therapyAdolescent therapyClinical documentationTreatment planning

Social Worker Career Context

LifeStance Health holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 84/100, 1,163 active listings.

Of the 40 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 13% have no call, 25% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$127k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 4.8/10 on work-life balance for Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 27 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
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About LifeStance Health

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Benefits & Perks

Sign on bonus
Flexible work schedules
Unlimited/uncapped earnings
Health, dental, vision, life insurance
401k with match
Paid parental leave
EAP
Full administrative support