Payroll Title:
CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 2 Department:
LA JOLLA SOCIAL WORK Hiring Pay Scale
$78,561 - $143,894 / Year Worksite:
Jacobs Medical Center Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100% Union:
HX Contract Total Openings:
1 Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday, rotating weekend/holidays
#141544 Clinical Social Worker - La JollaFiling Deadline: Wed 10/7/2026 Apply Now
DESCRIPTIONUnder general supervision, and in addition to performing the full range of operational-level duties, the
Clinical Social Worker is responsible for administering social service programs or relevant work. Provides social work services consisting of discharge planning, continuing care services, and clinical social work services, including crisis intervention, mandated reporting, information and referral, and coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. The social worker is responsible for education and advocacy of patients, families, and/or significant others. Participates in related department functions, such as community and program education. The Clinical Social Worker is required to work in all acute medical units, including NICU and burn. Complete assessments in the NICU within two days of admission, complete weekly and discharge progress notes, and have the ability to case find. Other duties as assigned.
Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Clinical Social Worker I, II or III level.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- A Master's degree from an accredited school of social work (MSW).
- Must possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be able to work within a team environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- California LCSW license (must have this certification to be hired at level III).
- Proven clinical training and/or work experience in the acute care, inpatient setting.
- Experience working with child welfare population, Labor and Delivery, and NICU patients.
- Experience working in a hospital and/or Emergency Department.
- Knowledge of community resources.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS- Minimum two (2) years of post-MSW Social Work experience is required to be hired at level II.
- The pay scale for the CSW1 (less than 2 years post-MSW experience) is $78,561-103,458. The pay scale for the CSW2 (2+ years post-MSW experience) is $97,344-$128,200. The pay scale for the CSW3 (with California LCSW) is $109,220-$143,894.
- Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $97,746 - $128,754 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $46.81 - $61.66
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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