- Company: Rady Children's Health
- Location: San Diego, California
- Salary: Pay not listed
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Rady Children's Health (radychildrenshealth.com) is hiring a Social Worker I/II for the Chadwick Center in San Diego. The listing is on-site (not remote).
Social Worker I/II - Chadwick Center
Rady Children's Health
San Diego, California
About the Role
The Chadwick Center for Children and Families at Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego is one of the largest hospital-based Children's Advocacy Centers and trauma treatment centers in the nation. As a Social Worker I/II, you will provide family-focused and trauma-informed services to children and adolescents who may have experienced or witnessed maltreatment, abuse, or violence.
Your Responsibilities
- Conduct individual, group, and family therapy sessions with clients
- Evaluate and assess the needs of clients and develop treatment plans
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care for clients
- Provide crisis intervention and support services as needed
- Document client progress and maintain accurate records
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Qualifications
- A master's degree in Social Work or a related field is required for the position of Social Worker II; a bachelor's degree with relevant experience may be considered for the position of Social Worker I
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license or eligible for licensure in California
- Experience working with children and families affected by trauma, abuse, or violence is preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Prioritization of client welfare and confidentiality
About Rady Children's Health
Rady Children's Health is dedicated to the health and well-being of children through a comprehensive network of services, including inpatient care, outpatient clinics, research, and education. The Chadwick Center for Children and Families plays a crucial role in providing specialized trauma counseling and support services.
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Prepare examples of trauma-informed practice, mandated reporting, multidisciplinary teamwork, and documentation under pressure. Be ready to discuss why Chadwick Center and pediatric/child-serving social work fit your experience.
Strong fit if you want on-site pediatric/child-welfare social work in San Diego with a children's health system, and you are comfortable with I/II-level growth from supervised to more autonomous practice.
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Listing facts
- Role Social Worker I/II – Chadwick Center
- Employer Rady Children's Health
- Location San Diego, California
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted July 23, 2026
- Apply by August 22, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (275 words)
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