Social Worker LCSW
How this pay compares
This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open licensed clinical social worker jobs in California post a median of $55.38 an hour, the middle half $50.74–$64.43, across 41 jobs that state their pay. Licensed clinical social workers employed in California earn a median of $37.98 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Work Location
Orange, California
Work Shift
Day – 08hrs (United States of America)
Why CHOC?
At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.
Environmental Sustainability Statement
Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.
Job Summary
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker I is responsible for the delivery of social services through a collaborative process, including the patient and family, ancillary care, providers, and the community. The goal of the Social Worker is to maximize the ability of the patient and family to achieve optimal health and behavioral health outcomes. Social Workers assess the patient and family, advocate within the health system, providing education and counseling, and link patients and families to community resources to meet their needs; contributes to the overall quality of the department through program development, mentoring, and/or quality improvement activities. This is a promotional position.
Pay Range
Minimum $86,258 Midpoint $114,296 Maximum $142,334
Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.
Experience
- Required: Minimum three years of experience in a health/behavioral health care setting or social service setting serving children and families. Clinical supervision experience.
- Preferred: Three years of experience in a pediatric hospital.
Education
- Required: Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
Specialized Skills
- Required: Working knowledge of and training in mental health, interpersonal violence, child welfare, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed care. Ability to work effectively under pressure due to changing priorities. Excellent interpersonal communication, including conflict resolution, problem solving, negotiation skills, and teamwork. Clinical knowledge of developmental stages, behavioral health, counseling techniques, and care planning. Strong cultural humility. Strong organizational and time management skills, ability to work independently. Exercises sound judgment and excellent social work ethics in interactions with physicians, patients and their families. Knowledge and skills necessary to communicate with internal and outside resources and agencies and facilitate connections to services.
- Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish/Vietnamese.
Licensure
- Required: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW); RQI Responder – American Heart Association ( within six (6) months of hire/transfer) .
- Preferred: ACM or CCM.
Work Environments - Functional Demand:
Sedentary - Very light energy level Lift 10 lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15 lbs. Push/pull 20 lbs. cart.
Physical Activity Requirements
Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation
Physical Activity Lifting
Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%
Sensory Requirements:
Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision
Environment Requirements:
Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations
Non-Discrimination Statement:
CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.
We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.
If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.
From Rady Children's Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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