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Santa Monica, California

Social Worker LCSW - Special Projects

Social WorkerIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43.39-$67.37/hr

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Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the Licensed Clinical Therapist LCSW/LMFT provides Clinical Therapeutic Services including: bio-psycho-social assessments, mental status examinations, diagnosing using DSM and ICD, therapeutic treatment planning, and psychotherapy with children, adolescents, adults, parents and families.

Services include treatment of clients with DSM mental health diagnoses through various modalities of psychotherapy including individual, family and /or group therapy as well as case management and outreach services. Therapy is provided utilizing various evidenced based practices.

Delivers services at the Center, at schools in homes and in the greater community. Provides clinical supervision to unlicensed staff and interns as needed. On call for clients after hours.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Saint Johns Health Center 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) from an accredited school.
  • Upon hire: California Clinical Social Worker License.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2 years Post M.S.W. work.
  • Department of Mental Health experience.
  • Community mental health experience.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected.

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.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care, and even our own Providence High School.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities

The therapist provides clinical therapeutic services including assessments, diagnosis, and psychotherapy across various settings such as the center, schools, and homes. Additionally, the role involves providing clinical supervision to unlicensed staff and interns while maintaining on-call availability for clients.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Social Work and possess a California Clinical Social Worker license upon hire. Preferred qualifications include two years of post-MSW experience and prior work in community mental health settings.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

DSM diagnosisICD diagnosisIndividual therapyFamily therapy

Social Worker Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$90k–$140kLicensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) median $100k (middle half $81k–$120k)980 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$104k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in California725 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All licensed clinical social worker (lcsw) listings in California772 active7,161 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia social worker listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment772 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,537 in the last 30 days1,436 the 30 days before (+77%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. California figures use all licensed clinical social worker (lcsw)s: too few California Social Work postings state pay.

Top Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Jobs

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Salary Distribution

20 jobs · 16 employers
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<$105k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
47%
CME allowance
24%
PSLF eligible
18%
Loan repayment
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,010 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Providence

Hospitals and Health Care
Redondo Beach, California
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Retirement 401(k) with employer matching
Health care benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid parental leave
Vacation and holidays
Well-being resources

Living in Santa Monica

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$2.14M
Typical market rent
$3,516/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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