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California

Social Worker (MS Hourly) - Mental Health 320

Social WorkerIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$70.2K - $86.7K

The week · per this posting

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Posted 3mo ago

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 of a licensed clinician, the Social Work Clinician II provides clinical and casework services to members served and natural supports. This involves person centered recovery planning and collaborating with other services and agencies.

Shifts Available

On-Call | 8:30am - 5:00pm | Saturday and Sunday, varies as needed

Expected starting wage range is $33.74 - $41.67. 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 from an accredited graduate school and working towards licensure and registered with the Board of Behavioral Science
  • One (1) year of direct service experience with individuals with severe mental illness in an inpatient or outpatient setting is required
  • Criminal justice clearance and education verification

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 Overnight Shift). Weekend Shift differentials for hourly staff (5% for Weekend AM Shift, 11% for Weekend PM Shift, 15% for Weekend Overnight 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 Stanislaus County Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF) is a 16-bed acute inpatient facility for adults 18+ experiencing a mental health illness related emergency. Admission is voluntary or involuntary (5150).

EOE AA M/F/V/Disability

*May vary by location and position type

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

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical and casework services to members and their natural supports under the supervision of a licensed clinician. Focus on person-centered recovery planning and collaborating with various agencies and services.

Requirements

Requires a Master's Degree in Social Work and registration with the Board of Behavioral Science. Must have one year of direct service experience with individuals with severe mental illness in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical CaseworkMental Health ServicesCrisis InterventionCollaborationClinical Supervision

Clinical Psychology — Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 42 active Clinical Psychology listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% are remote, 24% have no call, 40% require no weekends.

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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 7,112 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
9 Paid Holidays
Shift Differentials (PM 6%, Overnight 10%)
Weekend Shift Differentials (AM 5%, PM 11%, Overnight 15%)
Free CEUs
Free Supervision for BBS Associate License
Coaching and Mentorship
Online University Tuition Discount