Social Worker I (MSW) - Healthy Steps

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego

Date: 1 day ago
City: Oceanside, California
Salary: $35.84 - $49.28 per hour
Contract type: Full time
This is a casual, grant funded which is subject to renewal by 06/30/2026

Due to business needs of the department, this position requires proficiency in English and Spanish.

Job Summary

The Social Worker I (MSW) applies principles of Social Work and other behavioral health practices to provide patients and families with assessment, interventions, support, advocacy, and case management as a primary provider and / or as ancillary support to the primary medical provider. In all departments, practices as a member of multi-disciplinary team, in the provision of clinical intervention and support to patients and families. The Social Worker I (MSW) assesses, develops treatment plans, and intervenes to address the needs identified in the assessment and by the Team. Utilizes knowledge of culture, age, and developmental stages to develop treatment plans and provide interventions, either as an independent practitioner or as a member of a clinical team. Also may provide support and debriefing to RCHSD staff following traumatic events. Unlicensed Social Workers may provide supervision to Social Work and / or MFTT Interns, at the discretion of the Supervisor and as allowed by the academic institution.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Therapy or related field

1 year of experience and/or 1 year of pediatric professional experience

Registration with the State of California as an ASW, IMF or PCCI. Must obtain registration number within 6 months of hire

If working at schools, CA Driver's License and Proof of Insurance will be required

Preferred Qualifications

3 years of experience

Certification in Clinical Supervision in the State of California

Knowledge of evidence-based practices utilized in clinical interventions

Experience in assessments and treatment of children and adolescents

Experience in trauma, bereavement, chronic illness, catastrophic diagnosis, family violence, child protection, and bio-ethical issues

Experience working in an acute-care hospital setting

The current salary range for this position is $35.84 to $49.28

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.
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