Manager Social Services

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As the Clinical Manager Social Services, you will supervise an interdisciplinary child and family services team, assess the mental health and social service needs of children, youth, and families, provide short-term clinical interventions, support staff training and professional development, and serve as a member of the management team. If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.

Benefits and Offerings

Benefits and offerings for this position include (plus much more!):

• Annual employer contribution to retirement program (no employee contribution needed).
• Medical benefits for the employee at no payroll deduction.
• 29 days PTO accrued annually.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• Masters degree in social work, psychology, or a related field required.
• A minimum of five years clinical work experience required.
• A minimum of one year of supervisory experience required.

Required Licensure

• Possession of a valid California drivers license and valid auto insurance, and the ability to make home visits to various Los Angeles County locations.
• Fire Safety Certification required within 90 days of hire.

Required Special Skills

• Bilingual; English and Spanish.
• Ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience in providing clinical services to low-income families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated group leadership skills and experience in developing small-group workshops.
• Direct experience in working with families around issues related to marital discord, parenting, alcohol and/or other drug abuse, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence, and poverty.
• Knowledge of the field of child abuse and neglect and familiarity with child abuse reporting laws.
• Demonstrated ability to execute assigned projects in an independent and responsive manner.
• Experience in staff supervision, coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to establish cooperative working relationships with lay-persons and professionals from a variety of disciplines and at various organizational levels.
• Skill in organizing and maintaining a comprehensive record-keeping system.
• Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner to professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker in the State of California preferred.

Where Youll Work

About Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center

Founded in 1887, Dignity Health - California Hospital Medical Center is a 318-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in downtown Los Angeles, California. Serving over 100,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, heart care, women's health, and a family birth center.

Our Commitment to Excellence

In 2025, we opened our new patient tower, Grand Tower, featuring a dramatically expanded Emergency Department and Family Birth Center that will increase patient comfort and privacy. Additionally, California Hospital Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and recently was awarded the AMA/ASA's Get the Guidelines - Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement, recognizing the hospital's commitment to providing the best stroke care.

Our Mission

California Hospital Medical Center shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health and CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation's largest health care systems, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care. One Community. One Mission. One California.