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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm; including approximately 4-5 weekends or holidays covering inpatient units
Posted Date
10/22/2024
Salary Range: $47.79 - 57.09 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
indefinite
Job #
19574

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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. 

In this Clinical Social Worker role at the award-winning Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital, you will work with patients hospitalized on the Child and Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatry Unit and their families. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the mental health challenges faced by young patients, and the interventions used to aid healing.

Patients are hospitalized with acute symptoms and behaviors related to autism spectrum, mood disorders, thought disorders and personality disorders. This role involves working closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans that address the psychological, social, emotional, and basic needs of our patients.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans.
  • Implement interventions tailored to the needs of children and adolescents.
  • Provide individual, group, and family therapy sessions.
  • Plan discharge from hospital, including advocating for patients' rights and coordinating with community resources.


At UCLA Health, our passion for impact and improving others’ lives has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine. 

CSW 2 salary range: $47.79 - $57.09 Hourly
CSW 3 salary range: $51.94 - $62.08 Hourly

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Social Work or Social Welfare from an accredited institution.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred. LCSW eligibility within 1 year required.
  • Experience in child and adolescent mental health.
  • Knowledge of community resources for persons with mental illness, understanding of mental health systems.
  • Experience or special interest in working with persons with autism preferred, including implementing communication strategies and behavior management plans.