LCSW Clinical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$45.49-$63.68/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization: SC - Sansum Clinic Position Overview: Provides biopsychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, short term counseling, linkage with resources and planning for transitions of care for patients and their families/significant others of all ages, in any patient care setting.
Provides psycho-education and may facilitate support groups. Provides consultation on psychosocial aspects of care as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team; serves as a liaison to community programs; assists and collaborates with multidisciplinary team on discharge planning; and practices independently.
Provides patients with support in adjustment to illness and facilitates goals of care conversations with patients and families. May provide education to staff and other hospital departments and participate on committees.
Job Description: EDUCATION: Master's: Social Work or related field CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker DEPARTMENT REQUIRED CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE Department: Outpatient, CCS (California Children Service) paneled Department, Home Health: AUTO-Automobile Insurance Department, Home Health: DL-Valid Drivers License TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Clinical skills in biopsychosocial assessment and clinical interventions, including crisis intervention, intervention with patient/family behavioral issues, grief counseling, supportive counseling, adjustment to illness, life review/end of life support, behavioral change therapy, motivational interviewing, short-term family counseling, group facilitation.
Collaboration skills and ability to work effectively on a team. Skills in patient and family advocacy. Knowledge of transitions of care and community resources.
Knowledge of post-acute levels of care and resource needs for discharge planning Knowledge of child, elder and dependent adult abuse, crimes against persons reporting requirements, and other significant regulations affecting clinical social work practice (e. g. Tarasoff, patient confidentiality).
Knowledge of behavioral health and the skills to assess mental health functioning, high risk behaviors, depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric conditions impacting hospitalization or transitions of care.
Knowledge of suicidal behavior, and the skills necessary to assess lethality, and to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care. Knowledge of substance use and the skills to assess level of addiction, motivation for change, and to develop and implement an appropriate plan of care.
Knowledge and understanding of the influence of cultural and spiritual values in social work practice. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide psychosocial care appropriate to the age-specific needs of newborns, children, adolescents, adults and elders.
Knowledge of palliative care, goals of care discussions, and the psychosocial needs of the patient and family at end-of-life. Knowledge of bioethics and legal issues impacting patient care. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.
Must demonstrate interpersonal and organizational skills, to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities and competing demands.
Proficient in using a computer to accurately enter and extract data, send and receive email, calendar appointments, and use task lists as will be using a variety of computer software programs. Knowledge of local county / state / federal resources for at-risk population.
Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Monday - Friday Weekend Requirements: As Needed Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 40 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $45.49 to $63.68 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled.
Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program.
Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization.
As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
Key Responsibilities
Provides biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and short-term counseling for patients and families across various care settings. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to manage transitions of care, discharge planning, and goals of care conversations.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or a related field and a valid LCSW license. Candidates should have at least 2 years of recent relevant clinical experience and proficiency in behavioral health assessments.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates LCSW Clinical Social Worker at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) — ranked against 2,010 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 40 active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 35% are remote, 45% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $103k 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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