Social Worker Clinician II - Mental Health 632
Listed compensation
$32.71-$40.4/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and time off.
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
Short-Hour | AM | Shifts: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM & Varies as needed | Days: Saturday & Sunday, & Varies as needed
Expected starting wage range is $32.71 - $40.40. 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)
- Registered as an Associate of Social Work with Board of Behavioral Science; must be valid and in good standing with the board.
- A Master’s Degree in Social Work
- One (1) year of direct service experience with individuals with severe mental illness in an inpatient or outpatient setting is required
- 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.
Telecare MLK Adult 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.
Master's in social work, MSW, ASW, Associate Clinical Social Worker, ACSW
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 Social Work Clinician II provides clinical and casework services to members under the supervision of a licensed clinician. Responsibilities include person-centered recovery planning and collaborating with various services and agencies.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and be registered as an Associate of Social Work with the Board of Behavioral Science. One year of direct service experience with individuals with severe mental illness is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (841 salary observations; 2,114 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (5,782 salary observations; 23,597 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 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, 35% are remote, 35% have no call, 48% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $68k–$84k | Social Work median $69k (middle half $62k–$79k)40 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $97k median in California | $81k nationally (+20%)841 state / 5,782 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$69k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in California | 711 active | 6,338 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 35% remote · 35% no call · 48% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California social worker listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment755 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,445 in the last 30 days | 1,434 the 30 days before (+71%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | −1.2% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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