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Little Scholars Services
Irvine, California · Hybrid

Clinical Social Worker LCSW

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$60/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 49m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free food & snacks
  • Health insurance
  • Home office stipend
  • Paid time off
  • Signing bonus
  • Tuition assistance

About Anchor Point Behavioral

Anchor Point Behavioral is a private outpatient mental health clinic providing comprehensive, evidence-based mental health services to children, adolescents, and young adults.

We are seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide individual psychotherapy, conduct mental health diagnostic evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and supervise registered Associate Clinical Social Workers (ASWs).

The ideal candidate demonstrates advanced clinical judgment, expertise in child and adolescent mental health, and strong clinical leadership. Candidates with doctoral-level education are particularly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Diagnostic Evaluations and Clinical Assessments

  • Conduct comprehensive mental health diagnostic evaluations for children, adolescents, and young adults.
  • Review developmental, psychosocial, behavioral, and psychiatric histories.
  • Utilize standardized clinical screening instruments within professional competency and scope of practice.
  • Develop diagnostic formulations and clinical recommendations.
  • Prepare comprehensive diagnostic reports documenting assessment findings, diagnostic impressions, and recommended interventions
  • Identify clients requiring additional psychological, psychiatric, or neurodevelopmental assessments.
  • Collaborate with licensed psychologists and other qualified professionals when specialized psychological testing is indicated.

Clinical Supervision of Associate Clinical Social Workers

  • Clinical supervision of registered ASWs is a required component of this position.
  • Serve as a designated clinical supervisor for California BBS-registered Associate Clinical Social Workers.
  • Provide individual and/or group clinical supervision in accordance with California BBS requirements.

Review associate clinicians' diagnostic assessments, clinical documentation, treatment plans, and therapeutic interventions.

Provide clinical consultation regarding complex cases, ethical decision-making, risk management, and treatment planning.

  • Monitor clinical competency and professional development toward independent licensure.
  • Complete required supervision agreements, evaluations, experience verification, and related documentation.

Ensure associates practice within their authorized professional scope and receive appropriate clinical oversight.

Required Qualifications

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited institution
  • Active, unrestricted California LCSW license in good standing.
  • Must meet California Board of Behavioral Sciences qualifications to supervise registered ASWs, including applicable licensure-duration, training, and supervision requirements.
  • Experience providing psychotherapy and mental health assessments to children, adolescents, or young adults.
  • Demonstrated competency in mental health diagnosis, clinical assessment, and treatment planning.
  • Strong knowledge of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.

Knowledge of California clinical social work regulations, professional ethics, confidentiality, and mandated reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in Social Work (DSW or PhD), Clinical Psychology (PsyD or PhD), or a closely related behavioral health discipline.

Advanced graduate or doctoral-level training in clinical assessment, mental health diagnosis, psychotherapy, or clinical supervision.

  • Three or more years of outpatient clinical mental health experience.
  • Specialized experience in child and adolescent mental health.
  • Advanced training in CBT, DBT, Trauma-Focused CBT, play-based interventions, or family systems approaches.
  • Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish or another language.

Why Join Anchor Point Behavioral?

At Anchor Point Behavioral, we believe effective mental health treatment begins with strong clinical expertise, meaningful therapeutic relationships, and individualized care.

Our Licensed Clinical Social Workers play an essential role in delivering comprehensive mental health services while mentoring the next generation of clinical professionals.

We welcome experienced clinicians who value professional autonomy, clinical leadership, advanced education, and measurable treatment outcomes.

Join Anchor Point Behavioral and help advance high-quality mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults.

Flexible work from home options available.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work degree and an active, unrestricted California LCSW license. Applicants should have experience in child and adolescent mental health and meet the qualifications to supervise associate clinicians.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Evidence-based interventionsCase consultation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Social Worker LCSW at Little Scholars Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

Little Scholars Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 72/100, 6 active listings.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$120k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $108k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$114k–$125kLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $76k (middle half $64k–$90k)55 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$108k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings in California784 active7,134 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusCalifornia Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment784 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,510 in the last 30 days1,521 the 30 days before (+65%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Little Scholars Servicessilver tier, 72/100Top Employers work-life index6 active listings
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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Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Performance Bonus
Dental Insurance
Flexible Schedule
Free Food & Snacks
Health Insurance
Home Office Stipend
Paid Time Off