Clinical Social Worker, Per Diem
- PRN / per diem
- BLS
How this pay compares
This posting states $56.66–$73.11 an hour. 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, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. 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
Description
Provide positive care solutions within an award-winning health system. Grow your career while enhancing quality of life for those most in need. Leverage your expertise to make a real difference in the community. You can do all this and more at UCLA Health.
Our knowledgeable team of Social Workers provide vital social work services, including assessment, intervention, recommendations, insurance education, and social service assessment and referrals. You will participate in interdisciplinary activities while demonstrating a commitment to continuous quality improvement, accurate record keeping, relevant policies/procedures, and our Code of Ethics. You will also be required to remain current with specific professional knowledge while pursuing further enhancement of job-related expertise.
UCLA Health is a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and dozens of primary care practices, specialty practices, urgent care centers and other ancillary locations throughout metro Los Angeles. We are also home to the David Geffen School of Medicine, an internationally-respected center of advanced medical education and research. Through the efforts of our outstanding people, we have become the trusted provider of exceptional, compassionate patient care for the many communities we serve.
Salary range: $56.66 - $73.11 Hourly
Note this is a Per Diem appointment that may convert to career.
Qualifications
We’re seeking a compassionate, diligent Clinical Social Worker with:
- Master’s degree in social work or social welfare
- CA Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license eligible
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Excellent communication, relationship building and problem-solving skills
- Expertise with psychosocial assessments, clinical interventions, and treatment planning
- Knowledge of Child Abuse, Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse, Neglect and Domestic Violence treatment, interventions, and reporting protocols.
- Commitment to principles of patient and family centered care, and an understanding of cultural differences and diversity.
- Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary teams
- Willingness to participate in at least one area of specialized practice annually
- Computer proficiency
Post-masters social work experience in a healthcare setting, and Psychiatry Social Work and Emergency Department experience is preferred.
From UCLA 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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UCLA Health is the University of California, Los Angeles academic health system, with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and clinics across Southern California.
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