Social Worker I/II (Casual) - Chadwick Center - KidSTART Clinic

San Diego, California

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Job ID: 19155
Date posted: 07/23/2026
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Department: KidSTART Clinic

This is a casual, grant funded position which is subject to renewal on 06/30/2031.

RCHSD 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.

Located within the Chadwick Center, KidSTART Clinic is an outpatient behavioral health program serving young children aged 0-5 with complex social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental needs and their families. The program is funded by the County of San Diego, Behavioral Health Services. KidSTART Clinic offers comprehensive mental health assessment and treatment services for young children and their families. Evidence-based practices (EBPs) and evidence-informed treatments are used with a focus on trauma-informed, culturally humble, and family-centered infant and early childhood mental health. Our services also include the Caregiver Wellness Program to support caregivers through adult case management, therapy, and group services for caregivers while their child is in treatment.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Chadwick Center, Trauma Counseling Program is seeking a Social Worker I (registered ACSW or AMFT) or II (LCSW or LMFT), bilingual (Spanish) preferred, for our San Diego Site. The Social Worker I or II works with children and adults who have experienced trauma.abuse by providing assessment; individual, group and family therapy interventions; support; advocacy; and case management 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 KidSTART Clinic Social Worker (ASW/LCSW, AMFT/LMFT, APCC/LPCC) position is for an Early Childhood Mental Health Therapist who provides developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive, and linguistically inclusive therapy and case management to children and families served by the program within a multidisciplinary team. Documentation meeting Medi-Cal requirements is completed in San Diego County’s electronic health record.

The Social Worker position requires a commitment to fostering a working culture where the life experiences and opinions of all employees are valued. Candidates for this position should prioritize equity, inclusivity, and respect and have a commitment to operational excellence. Bilingual or multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

SOCIAL WORKER I (ACSW, AMFT, APCC)

Master's Degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or other behavioral health field

Registration with the State of California as an ACSW or AMFT or APCC, as appropriate by discipline 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, Marriage & Family Therapy, Counseling, Psychology, or other behavioral health field

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

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

2 years of experience

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 working in a mental health clinic or other behavioral health setting with victims of trauma

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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