Telecare Corporation·Alameda County, California
The Social Work Clinician III provides independent clinical and casework services to members and their natural supports. This includes developing person-centered recovery plans and collaborating with various agencies and services.
“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
The Social Work Clinician III independently provides clinical and casework services to members served and natural supports. This involves person centered recovery planning and collaborating with other services and agencies. May act in the role of a clinical supervisor of unlicensed staff.
Expected starting wage range is $39.59 - $48.90. 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.
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.
Villa Fairmont MHRC is a 96 bed licensed Mental Health Rehabilitation Center. This program serves adults between the ages of 18-65.
EOE AA M/F/V/Disability: *May vary by location and position type
Full Job Description will be provided if selected for an interview.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Licensed PsyD, Doctorate
If job posting references any sign-on bonus internal applicants and applicants employed with Telecare in the previous 12 months would not be eligible.
Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work, psychology, or an equivalent field and possess a valid behavioral health license (e.g., LCSW, LMFT). A minimum of two years of direct service experience in a behavioral health setting is required.
Market context
In California, behavioral-health roles tied to substance use disorder counseling and case management are typically supported by ongoing community and treatment-program demand. These positions are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, at least 2 years of SUD counseling or case management experience, and current Registered or Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor status. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and note that professional development and paid continuing education are listed as benefits.