Social Worker I (AMFT, ASW, APCC) or II (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) - Chadwick Center Trauma Counseling Program

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 19147
Date posted: 07/16/2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Department: Trauma Counseling

The Chadwick Center is a fully accredited hospital-based children's advocacy center (CAC), a child-friendly place that provides family-focused and trauma-informed services to help children and families heal from abuse and other trauma. The Chadwick Center includes a diverse team of approximately 100 professionals, including social workers, therapists, advocates, training and technical assistance providers, administrative staff and leaders.

Within the Chadwick Center, the Trauma Counseling Program provides trauma-focused counseling, advocacy, case management, and safety planning to kids, teens, and adults who have experienced child abuse or other traumatic events. All of the staff specialize in trauma, abuse and working with children and their families.

The Social Worker I (AMFT, ASW, APCC) or II (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC) works with children, adolescents and adults who may have experienced trauma or abuse by providing assessment; individual, group and family therapy interventions; support; advocacy; and case management using evidence-based practices, as part of a clinical treatment team. The Social Worker utilizes knowledge of culture, age and developmental stages to develop treatment plans and provide interventions. Knowledge and experience in treating neglect, physical and sexual abuse, sexual assault, and domestic and community violence in a therapeutic setting is preferred. This position has a 4 day/10 hour schedule.

The Social Worker position requires a commitment to fostering a working culture where the life experiences and opinions of all employees are valued and is considered to aid in meeting the diverse needs of our clients. The applicant for this position must prioritize equity, inclusivity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

SOCIAL WORKER I (ACSW, AMFT, APCC)

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Therapy, or related field

Registration with the State of California as an ACSW or AMFT or APCC, as appropriate Must obtain registration number within 6 months of hire

CA Driver's License and Proof of Auto Insurance, if applicable

1 year of experience and/or 1 year pediatric professional experience

SOCIAL WORKER II (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)

Master's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Therapy, or related field

Licensure in the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

CA Driver's License and Proof of Auto Insurance, if applicable

2 years of experience and/or 2 years pediatric professional experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

3 years of experience (SWI) or 4 years of experience (SWII)

Experience in assessments and treatment of children and adolescents

Experience in trauma, bereavement, chronic illness, catastrophic diagnosis, family violence, child protection, and bio-ethical issues

Experience working in an acute-care hospital setting

Certification in Clinical Supervision in the State of California

Knowledge of evidence-based practices utilized in clinical interventions

The current salary range for the Social Worker I position is $35.84 to $49.28

The current salary range for the Social Worker II position is $37.63 to $51.75

Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to compensation that is externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by conducting regular market reviews to remain competitive with organizations of similar size in the nonprofit, healthcare sector. The range listed above does not represent the full salary range for the position but is the expected hiring range for qualified candidates. Compensation decisions consider a variety of factors including experience, education, licensure, unique skillsets, organizational need, and internal equity. This posting will remain open from the “date posted” until the hiring manager has determined there is a sufficient applicant pool or until the position is filled.

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