Social Worker Jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Social Worker jobs in Los Angeles are concentrated in South LA, Koreatown, and the San Fernando Valley, with the highest demand coming from county health agencies, nonprofit community organizations, and hospital systems. Employers hiring right now include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA Health, and PIH Health. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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If you have a passion for elevating lives, we invite you to use your unique expertise, dedication, and compassion to make a significant, positive impact on the community. This limited Licensed Clinical Social Worker role will be serving as the primary therapist for UCLA’s Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The therapist provides individual, family, and group psychotherapy to patients who are pregnant or within one year postpartum. The social worker is responsible for:
- Assessing each patient, creating a treatment plan, and working with the interdisciplinary treatment team of psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, and other mental health providers to enact the treatment plan.
- Engaging the patient's family and community resources to ensure a safe and comprehensive discharge plan following the acute stabilization of symptoms. Leading group therapy and family therapy sessions.
For more information about the work done at the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital watch these informational videos and see our website.
At UCLA Health, our passion for impact and improving others’ lives has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine.
Please note this is a part-time 3-month limited position.
CSW 3 Salary range: $ 58.41 - $ 69.80 Hourly
Required:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the United States Council on Social Work.
- Must be LCSW with the California State BBS.
- Excellent skills in interpersonal communication and documentation.
- Knowledge of HIPPA, and knowledge of laws and procedures related to child and elder/dependent adult abuse, knowledge of laws pertaining to Tarasoff Reporting.
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for suicidality, understanding of risk levels.
- Ability to formulate safety plan with patients and families.
- Knowledge of LPS, Probate, and Limited conservatorships and ability to explain to others.
- Knowledge of capacity, consent, advanced directive, power of attorney.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in and/or ability to learn MS Word, Epic and related smart tools.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of DSM and related treatment approaches; trained in at least 1 evidence-based treatment modality, and ability to plan and conduct therapeutic groups.
- Knowledge of levels of care and community resources available for persons with mental illness.
If you have a passion for elevating lives, we invite you to use your unique expertise, dedication, and compassion to make a significant, positive impact on the community. This limited Licensed Clinical Social Worker role will be serving as the primary therapist for UCLA’s Perinatal Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The therapist provides individual, family, and group psychotherapy to patients who are pregnant or within one year postpartum. The social worker is responsible for:
- Assessing each patient, creating a treatment plan, and working with the interdisciplinary treatment team of psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists, and other mental health providers to enact the treatment plan.
- Engaging the patient's family and community resources to ensure a safe and comprehensive discharge plan following the acute stabilization of symptoms. Leading group therapy and family therapy sessions.
For more information about the work done at the Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital watch these informational videos and see our website.
At UCLA Health, our passion for impact and improving others’ lives has enabled us to become a world-renowned health system with four award-winning hospitals and more than 270 community clinics throughout Southern California. We’re also home to the world-class medical research and clinical education capabilities of the David Geffen School of Medicine.
Please note this is a part-time 3-month limited position.
CSW 3 Salary range: $ 58.41 - $ 69.80 Hourly
Required:
- Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a program accredited by the United States Council on Social Work.
- Must be LCSW with the California State BBS.
- Excellent skills in interpersonal communication and documentation.
- Knowledge of HIPPA, and knowledge of laws and procedures related to child and elder/dependent adult abuse, knowledge of laws pertaining to Tarasoff Reporting.
- Knowledge of evidence-based interventions for suicidality, understanding of risk levels.
- Ability to formulate safety plan with patients and families.
- Knowledge of LPS, Probate, and Limited conservatorships and ability to explain to others.
- Knowledge of capacity, consent, advanced directive, power of attorney.
- Basic computer skills and proficiency in and/or ability to learn MS Word, Epic and related smart tools.
Preferred:
- Knowledge of DSM and related treatment approaches; trained in at least 1 evidence-based treatment modality, and ability to plan and conduct therapeutic groups.
- Knowledge of levels of care and community resources available for persons with mental illness.
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Social Worker Jobs in Los Angeles: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a social worker job in Los Angeles?
Focus your search on Los Angeles County's sprawling public health and child welfare systems, the dense cluster of community health centers in South LA and East LA, and the large hospital networks in Boyle Heights and Westside neighborhoods. Candidates with bilingual Spanish skills or experience in housing instability and mental health services stand out here. Targeting county contract nonprofits is often the fastest entry point into steady, full-time work.
Which companies hire social workers in Los Angeles?
Employers hiring social workers in Los Angeles right now include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA Health, and PIH Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. The local market is shaped by a mix of large county agencies, federally qualified health centers, and mission-driven nonprofits that serve one of the country's most populous and diverse urban communities.
Are there remote social worker jobs in Los Angeles?
Yes, though remote availability is limited for roles requiring direct client contact, such as case management visits or court-related work. About 44% of social worker openings tied to Los Angeles are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with flexibility most common in care coordination, utilization review, and telehealth-based counseling positions tied to the region's large managed care organizations.
How can I get a social worker job in Los Angeles with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Los Angeles is through a field placement or volunteer role with a county-contracted nonprofit, which frequently converts to paid positions. Employers such as community mental health centers in Watts, Pacoima, and Pico-Union regularly hire entry-level case aides and social service assistants. Bilingual fluency in Spanish, Tagalog, or Korean adds measurable value given the communities these organizations serve across the county.
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