Medical Social Worker

Social WorkerNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$49.42-$59.3/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 21m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Stanford Medicine Children's Health as a Medical Social Worker – Pediatric Network in Livermore, California, United States. Packard Children’s Health Alliance is a network associated with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital and the Stanford School of Medicine. We bring the best community physicians together in a network that provides healthcare for children and expectant mothers from the Bay Area.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $49.42 - $59.30/hour.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Health Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Fertility and Family Building
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Training
  • Credentialing Support

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Stanford Medicine Children's Health in Livermore, California, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker provides intervention services, including patient assessment, emotional support, and the development of treatment plans to address social and medical needs. They collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate referrals, maintain patient records, and provide education to families regarding illness and treatment options.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) and have at least two years of directly related work experience. A valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences is preferred.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Medical social workCase managementCrisis interventionPsychosocial supportTreatment planningReferral coordinationPatient advocacyInterviewing techniquesCounselingDocumentationMultidisciplinary collaborationCultural sensitivityConfidentialityContinuity of care

Pediatrics — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 20% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$113k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
44%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
28%
PSLF eligible
16%

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About Stanford Medicine Children's Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Palo Alto, CA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Benefits Package
Health Insurance
401(k) with Employer Match
Employee Assistance Program
Mental Health Support
Fertility and Family Building
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Training