Social Worker MSW - Behavioral Health
Listed compensation
$38.56-$59.88/hr
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Job Description
Social Worker MSW at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange in Orange, CA. This position is Full time and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.
Utilizes knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment and community resources in planning for the treatment of patients in various Behavioral Health Services programs. Organizes and leads groups and individual therapy sessions to meet the treatment needs of Behavioral Health Services patients.
St. Joseph Hospital is four-time designated for Magnet status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence. Since 2007, St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized as a Magnet hospital—a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care.
Join Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 14 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. We are a proud recipient of the 2025 Women’s Choice Award in multiple categories of women’s care such as Bariatrics, Cancer Care, Comprehensive Breast Centers, Emergency Care, Heart Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics, Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Stroke Care, Women's Services and Best Mammogram Imaging Center.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW), Marriage and Family Counseling (MFT), Counseling (MA), Psychology (MA) or related field with clinical oversight to be provided by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Counselor (LMFT) or a licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD).
- Coursework/Training: MAB training (will be provided on an ongoing basis by the Hospital).
- Experience with the Office of Patients Rights and related requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1 year experience in an acute psychiatric service in a hospital setting.
- 1 year in a position that required participation on an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
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Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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The Sisters of Providence and Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange have deep roots in California, bringing health care and education to communities from the redwood forests to the beach shores of Orange county - and everywhere in between. In Southern California, Providence provides care throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, High Desert and beyond.
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Key Responsibilities
The social worker utilizes knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment to plan patient care within behavioral health programs. They are responsible for organizing and leading group and individual therapy sessions to meet patient treatment needs.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field. Preferred qualifications include one year of experience in an acute psychiatric hospital setting and experience participating in interdisciplinary treatment teams.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 40% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k 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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