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:Shift:Monday – Friday Day shift.
Purpose Statement/Position Summary: The Psychiatric Social Worker provides outpatient mental health services in the Behavioral Health clinic and is responsible for supporting and coordinating the mental and behavioral health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload, with the patient's medical provider, and other mental health providers. Employs evidence-based therapeutic treatment interventions and psychoeducation to patients and families. Provides case management as needed.
Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience: 2+ year clinical experience with children, adolescents, young adults, and/or their families/caregivers. Experience in health care setting preferred. Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
Education/Licensure/Certification: Master’s Degree in Social Work with previous experience in a child, adolescent, or family mental health setting. Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Social Worker. Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. American Health Association BLS certification required.
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.