Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker (Full Time)

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker (Full Time) at Aurora San Diego a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

This Psychiatry position at Aurora San Diego is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Aurora San Diego lists compensation for this physician position at $62k to $96k annually.

This is approximately 74% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $30 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

This position is based in San Diego, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Case management, Psychoeducation, Therapeutic support, Biopsychosocial assessment, Discharge planning, Family therapy, Crisis intervention, Mental health diagnosis. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will provide case management, psychoeducation, and therapeutic support to patients in inpatient psychiatric units. They are responsible for developing individualized discharge plans and conducting biopsychosocial assessments to ensure patient safety and stability.

Benefits package: 401K Retirement Plan, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Pet Insurance, Healthcare Spending Account & Dependent Care Spending Account, Life Insurance, PTO Plan. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.