Job Information
Children's Hospital Los Angeles Social Services Caseworker, Sr. in Los Angeles, California
Social Services Caseworker, Sr.
Locations:
Los Angeles, California
Job Category:
Professional
Position Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
Days
Job Description
Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.
Overview
*This position is Hybrid: 3 days on-site, 2 days remote, with flexibility to vary.*
Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift
Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Community Behavioral Health (CBH) Adolescent Medicine Program provides outpatient behavioral health services to adolescents and young adults ages 13–21. Services include individual, family/caregiver, collateral, and group counseling (e.g., social skills groups, DBT, ACT), crisis intervention, and case management support. The program works in close collaboration with the Med Support Clinic and other program areas. Clinical focus areas include depression, suicidal ideation and behaviors, anxiety and psychosomatic disorders, eating disorders, child abuse and neglect, developmental delays and disabilities, exposure to violence and trauma, homelessness, family conflict, school-related challenges, substance use and co-occurring disorders, and coping with medical conditions. Under the supervision of a Master’s level social worker, the Senior Social Services Caseworker provides specific services to patients and their families. Coordinates case management services. Oversees Social Service Caseworkers and provides quality assurance. Demonstrates commitment to the principles of family-centered care.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:
Required:
4+ years of prior work experience in Social Work, Mental Health, or Behavioral Health in a mental health setting.
Prior experience providing individual rehabilitation, TBS or ABA services, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary internal and external providers.
Preferred:
5 years social work/case management experience in a pediatric medical setting.
Prior substance abuse treatment experience with at-risk adolescents and young adults in an outpatient mental health setting.
Experience with DMH documentation and programs.
Bilingual in English/Spanish.
Education/Licensure/Certifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field required. Current American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
Pay Scale Information
$57,949.00-$95,202.00
CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.
About Us
CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.
Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.
CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.
Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.
Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.