Telecare logo
Telecare
Los Angeles, California

Social Worker Clinician II - Mental Health 632

Social WorkerIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$32.71-$40.4/hr

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and nights and shift pattern.

Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

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:  https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits
[https://www.telecarecorp.com/benefits]

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

Clinical ServicesMental Health SupportCrisis InterventionInpatient CareOutpatient CareDocumentationCollaboration

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 24% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 36 employers

11
<$85k
4
$85k-105k
4
$105k-125k
14
$125k-145k
5
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
33% this job
Sign-on bonus
25% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Social Worker - MSW/LCSW - CamarilloPer Diem

CVHCare · Camarillo, California

Starting at $80/hour
#2

LCSW III, TransplantPer Diem

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$56.78-$79.49/hr
#3

Home Health Medical Social Worker

$60-$75/hr
#4

Social Worker / MSW (PRN)

$65-$70/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Los Angeles

  • Typical 3-bed home value $923k
  • Typical rent $2,778/mo
  • Residents' average commute 31 min
  • Metro price index 113.6 · U.S. average 100
  • State income tax up to 13.3%
Sources & calculation

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

Telecare logo

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