Social Worker LCSW (CHIP)

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$41.3-$56.12/hr

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Job Description

Job Summary

Identifies, screens, assesses, and enrolls patients into CHIP and assists patients that need a variety of social service interventions. Conducts psycho-social assessments and makes recommendations for post hospital care for patients with chronic conditions who are frequent users of acute care services.

Assists patients and their family and/or support systems with coping skills as it relates to patient's chronic illnesses, and helps patients in recovery adjust to the emotional and practical requirements of life. Serves as a mentor to student health coaches.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Masters Degree (MSW) or higher (LCSW), from an accredited School of Social Work.

Experience: Minimum of two to five years of hospital, medical, and/or field experience required that demonstrates advanced skills and knowledge.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of medical and behavioral disorders symptoms and treatment. Ability to evaluate/assess patients with medical and behavioral disorders and develop safe self-care plans and recommendations. Ability to comply with mandatory reporting requirements.

Knowledge of the relationship between medical illness and behavioral health problems related to short and long term interventions and solutions. Ability to conduct a variety of social work assessments and interventions. Knowledge of community resources.

License/Certifications: Current American Heart CPR card; California Driver License; Licensed to practice in the state of California (LCSW).

  • Equipment: Computer literate; Proficient with Microsoft Office Software.
  • Physical Requirements: Must be able to perform the essential physical requirements of the job.

Pay Range

$41.30 - $56.12

The posted pay range reflects the lowest to highest pay that was available for this position at the time of posting and may be subject to change. Salary offers are determined by candidate’s relevant experience and skills. For per diem positions, a standard rate is used based on market data and not the candidate’s individual experience.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker identifies, screens, and enrolls patients into the CHIP program while conducting psycho-social assessments for chronic care management. They also provide support for patient coping skills and serve as a mentor to student health coaches.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and possess an active LCSW license in California. A minimum of two to five years of hospital or medical field experience is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psycho-social assessmentCase managementChronic illness supportMedical social workCrisis interventionSelf-care planningPatient educationMentoringComputer literacy

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 43% are remote, 43% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $92k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 18 employers

6
<$100k
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$113k
9
$115k-130k
6
$130k-145k
2
$145k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
22%
CME allowance
17%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
6%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,205 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Upland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$749k
Typical market rent
$2,385/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.4
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.