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Psychiatric Social Worker II Nocturnist

Children's Hospital Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CAFull-time$95–127K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$95–127K/yr
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

California Behavioral Sciences LicenseBLS CertificationMaster's degree

Job overview

The Psychiatric Social Worker II Nocturnist provides psychotherapeutic services to patients with acutely complex needs, including assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based interventions. The role serves patients and families, may facilitate groups, and provides case management as needed. It works with the inpatient CL Psychiatry team and other team members to support access to services and treatment partnerships. The schedule is Wednesday through Friday, with alternating weekends, from 1:30 p.m. to midnight.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Clinical Social WorkChild and Adolescent Mental HealthCommunicationBilingual English Spanish

Qualifications

2+ Years Clinical ExperienceMaster's in Social Work or RelatedCalifornia Behavioral Sciences LicenseBLS Certification

Full job description

Psychiatric Social Worker II Nocturnist

Locations:

Los Angeles, California

Job Category:

Professional

Position Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

Evenings

Job Description

Join a team that's shaping the future of pediatric care. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles is consistently ranked among the top 10 children's hospitals in the nation, delivering world-class care through more than 350 specialized programs and services. Here, world-class experts in medicine, research, and education work together to deliver family-centered care to more than 155,000 patients each year. At CHLA, your work will help build brighter tomorrows for the children and families we serve.

Overview

Schedule: Wednesday through Friday, with alternating weekends from 1:30pm to 12:00am (midnight)

This position works with the inpatient CL Psychiatry team.

Purpose Statement/Position Summary:

The Psychiatric Social Worker II Nocturnist provides psychotherapeutic services for a caseload of patients with acutely complex needs independently or with supervision as needed or required by position. Responsible for assessment, treatment planning and provision of psychotherapeutic services to a defined caseload of patients and may also support the facilitation of groups. Employs evidence-based therapeutic treatment interventions and psychoeducation to patients and families. Provides case management services as needed. Services are clinic-based at CHLA or a Community practice, depending on the needs of the program and/or individual clients. This position works with other team members to support access to overall services. This position is also responsible for supporting partnerships designed to enhance the availability of treatment services at CHLA and at external partners. Requires licensure.

Psychiatric Social Worker II Nocturnist patient and family coverage requires all regular nights and will require weekends, holidays, and on-call obligations

Minimum Qualifications/Work Experience:

Required:

  • 2+ year clinical experience with children, adolescents, young adults, and/or their families/caregivers.

  • Experience in health care setting preferred.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

Required:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, Psychology, Counseling with previous experience in a child, adolescent, or family mental health setting.

  • Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor.

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

  • American Heart Association BLS certification required.

Pay Scale Information

USD $95,326.00 - USD $127,088.00

CHLA values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to, education and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates who exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs.

About Us

CHLA is a leader in pediatric and adolescent health, in our community, across the nation, and around the world . As a premier Magnet®-recognized teaching hospital, CHLA offers an environment rooted in learning, collaboration, and compassionate care. . We are home to groundbreaking research, clinical innovation, and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.

Since 1932, CHLA has been affiliated with the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. Through this partnership and our own enduring mission, we remain committed to creating hope and building healthier futures.

CHLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, our work matters. And so do each and every one of our valued team members. We consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other legally protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. We will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the LA City Fair Chance Ordinance and SF Fair Chance Ordinance.

Qualified Applicants with disabilities are entitled to reasonable accommodation under the California Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please contact CHLA Human Resources if you need assistance completing the application process.

Our various experiences, perspectives and backgrounds allow us to better serve our patients and create a strong community at CHLA.

How this job compares

Set against the 3,396 open Social Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$95–127K/yr
  • California median$90–124K/yr57 salary ranges
  • US median$67–93K/yr988 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $111K, is 6% above the California median midpoint ($105K) — in the middle half of Social Worker salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 171 open Social Worker jobs in California and 3,396 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Social Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,646 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 1,785 of the 3,396 open Social Worker jobs (53%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 5, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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