Social Worker - Pediatric Behavioral Health Interventionist

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$40.33-$45/hr

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Job Description

Compensation

Salary Range: $40.33 - $45.00 / hour

The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate.

Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role.

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This is a grant-funded position currently funded through February 2028, with the possibility of continuation based on program needs, funding availability, and organizational approval.

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

Community Memorial Healthcare is hiring full-time master level behavioral health staff with excellent communication skills, clinical acumen, and passion for working with youth and their families. These positions play a key role in addressing behavioral health needs in primary care settings, improving access to services for children and their caregivers, and reducing health disparities among pediatric and vulnerable populations.

The Pediatric Behavioral Health Interventionist (BHI) supports the implementation and coordination of the Collaborative Care for Youth Innovation grant.

This position operates within a Collaborative Care Model (CoCM) and Primary Care Behavioral Model (PCBH), integrating behavioral health into pediatric and young adult primary care settings.

The staff provides screening, assessment, brief intervention, care coordination, and referral for patients with behavioral, developmental, or psychosocial needs.

The role emphasizes early identification, family-centered support, and seamless transitions to appropriate care across child, adolescent, and young adult populations (ages 0-26 years).

The BHI staff is a core member of the collaborative care team.

As a member of this team, you will work closely with primary care providers (PCPs), medical staff, psychiatric Interventionists, and other behavioral health professionals at Community Memorial Health to deliver comprehensive care that integrates mental and physical health.

This position is based in Community Memorial Healthcare’s outpatient primary care clinics and does not include hospital or inpatient responsibilities.

We are looking for clinicians who thrive in dynamic environments and demonstrate flexibility in meeting the needs of both patients and medical providers. If you are passionate about delivering person-centered care, enjoy variety in your daily work, and are committed to improving patient outcomes through team-based care, this position is ideal for you.

Training and supervision hours for licensing may be available. This is a grant-funded position with a three-year term with possibility of extension.

This is a grant-funded position currently funded through February 2028, with the possibility of continuation based on program needs, funding availability, and organizational approval.

Qualifications

  • Required
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or Marriage and Family Therapy
  • One (1) year of experience working with children, adolescents and/or adults in a healthcare, behavioral, mental health, or social services setting
  • Current and ongoing Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) considered insurable under CMH insurance coverage
  • Current California Driver’s License

Preferred

  • Two (2) years of experience working with children and youth, ages 0-18
  • Bilingual in Spanish and English
  • Basic knowledge of pharmacotherapy
  • Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
  • Proficiency in electronic health records and data tracking systems
  • Training in evidence-based interventions (COCM, PCBH, CBT, MI, PST, or trauma-focused models)
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain professional composure in a fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams in primary care settings

Overview

Nationally Recognized. Community Focused.

Community Memorial Healthcare is proud to earn the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ from Healthgrades, placing Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 13 hospitals in Southern California recognized for patient experience excellence. Extraordinary patient care begins with extraordinary teams.

View all of our awards and accreditations and learn more about us as you explore career opportunities with a team committed to compassionate, award-winning care.

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County.

Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development.

Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

  • Competitive Pay
  • Shift Differentials
  • In-House Registry Rates
  • Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Voluntary Worksite Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Recognition programs
  • Employee service recognition events
  • Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
  • National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

“We are an AA/EEO/Veterans/Disabled Employer”

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentPediatric CareCrisis InterventionPharmacotherapy KnowledgeMultidisciplinary Teamwork

Pediatrics — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k 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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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
24%
CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Below most Pediatrics (Social Work) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 60 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Ventura

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$870k
Typical market rent
$2,888/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
110.5
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Community Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Ventura, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
Shift Differentials
In-House Registry Rates
Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
Voluntary Worksite Benefits
Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)