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Licensed Clinical Social Worker Jobs in California

36 live licensed clinical social worker listings in California from 7 employers — Universal Health Services has the most openings with 16.

Open Positions36 live
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THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

Universal Health Services

Madera, CA~$104k–$114k/yr
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SOCIAL WORKER (MA/MSW)

Universal Health Services

Madera, CA~$77k–$98k/yr
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THERAPIST (MA/MSW)

Universal Health Services

Madera, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
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ED Social Worker MSW or LCSW

Universal Health Services

Murrieta, CA~$69k–$100k/yr
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Social Worker

Universal Health Services

Murrieta, CA~$69k–$100k/yr
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LifeStance Health

Encinitas, CAAvg $47.07k–$82.24k
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LCSW Clinician

Crestwood Behavioral Health

San Jose, CAAvg $47.07k–$82.24k
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LifeStance Health

Oceanside, CAAvg $47.07k–$82.24k
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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

LifeStance Health

Poway, CAAvg $47.07k–$82.24k
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Bilingual Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) California, Remote

Ascend Healthcare

CaliforniaAvg $47.07k–$82.24k
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CASE MANAGER / (MSW)

Universal Health Services

Sacramento, CAPart-Time · Salary Varies
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Bilingual LCSW Clinical Talk Therapist (Synchronous AHPC) - Remote

Thriveworks

Remote · CaliforniaAvg $47.07k–$82.24k
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CASE MANAGER (MSW)

Universal Health Services

Chino, CA~$71k–$104k/yr
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LCSW Clinical Talk Therapist (Synchronous AHPC)

Thriveworks

Remote · CaliforniaAvg $47.07k–$82.24k
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Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service

Thriveworks

Fremont, CAAvg $47.07k–$82.24k
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Utilization & Review Clinician (MSW)

Universal Health Services

Sacramento, CA~$73k–$94k/yr
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Online Mental Health Social Worker

BetterHelp

CaliforniaAvg $47.07k–$82.24k
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Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service

Thriveworks

Berkeley, CAAvg $47.07k–$82.24k
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Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service

Thriveworks

La Habra, CAAvg $47.07k–$82.24k
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Clinical Social Worker - Fee For Service

Thriveworks

San Diego, CAAvg $47.07k–$82.24k

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Salary data

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Salary in the U.S.

National figures for licensed clinical social workers — this page shows the national estimate because no California figure is available for this role.

National median (blend)
$60,280–$67,880
Median across the two occupations LCSWs are counted in · BLS OEWS, May 2025
See the full licensed clinical social worker salary guide →

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release (retrieved via O*NET, August 2026). Figures are national annual wages for the two SOC occupations that clinical social workers are counted in — there is no BLS occupation called "LCSW".

Employers

Who’s Hiring Licensed Clinical Social Workers in California

7 employers have 36 open licensed clinical social worker roles in California, led by Universal Health Services with 16 openings.

About This Role

An LCSW is a master's-level clinician licensed for independent practice, combining psychotherapy with diagnosis and case management.

Clinics, treatment centers, and hospital systems across California hire for this role — the listings above are the live openings on BehavioralHires right now.

Learn more about the licensed clinical social worker career path →
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

01How many licensed clinical social worker jobs are open in California right now?

As of October 2026, BehavioralHires is showing 36 live licensed clinical social worker openings in California. They come from 7 employers. The listings at the top of this page are that feed.

02What does a licensed clinical social worker earn in the U.S.?

There is no single national median for licensed clinical social workers: the occupations behind the title report medians of $60,280–$67,880 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 release (retrieved via O*NET, August 2026). Figures are national annual wages for the two SOC occupations that clinical social workers are counted in — there is no BLS occupation called "LCSW".).

03Which employers are hiring licensed clinical social workers in California?

The California listings currently come from 7 employers, including Universal Health Services (16), Thriveworks (10), and LifeStance Health (3). 4 other employers have openings too.

04Which California cities have the most licensed clinical social workers openings?

Across the California listings on this page, the cities with the most open roles are Sacramento (4), Corona (2), San Diego (2), Encinitas (1), and Fremont (1).