On-Call Crisis Counselor - Clinical Social Worker Per Diem

UCLA Health; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health's Rape Treatment Center at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center in Santa Monica, CA seeks an On-Call Rape Treatment Center Counselor to provide crisis intervention, advocacy, and accompaniment to sexual assault victims 24/7.

The position involves evening/weekend shifts; per diem with potential to convert to career. The Rape Treatment Center offers comprehensive, 24/7 support including medical, forensic, counseling, and advocacy services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or Social Welfare from an accredited institution.
• CA State LCSW or license-eligible to practice in CA.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse age, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
• Must be within 30 minutes of UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, CA when on-call.

Responsibilities

• Provide telephone and in-person on-call crisis intervention, advocacy, and accompaniment to sexual assault victims seeking medical care and forensic exams.
• Support victims with information about rights and options, and ensure trauma-informed care.
• Evening and weekend shifts; per diem appointment with potential to convert to career.

Skills

LCSW licensure

Bilingual Spanish/English

Crisis intervention

Cultural competency

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Social Welfare

Job description

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Work Location: Santa Monica, CA, USA

Work Schedule

variable evening/weekend shifts, including occasional holidays

Posted Date

10/13/2026

Salary Range: $56.66 - 73.11 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

33451

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Work within an exceptional team of counselors to care for those who have experienced the profound trauma of sexual abuse and assault to make a real difference in the lives of others.

The Rape Treatment Center (RTC) at UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center provides free, comprehensive, state-of-the-art treatment for sexual assault victims – adults and children – 24 hours a day, including emergency medical care, forensic/evidentiary services, counseling, advocacy, accompaniment, and information about rights and options to help victims make informed choices and decisions. The Rape Treatment Center also provides ongoing, longer-term, trauma-informed therapy and other support services for victims and their significant others.

The On-Call Rape Treatment Center Counselor provides telephone and in-person on-call response services, including on-site crisis intervention, advocacy, and accompaniment to sexual assault victims seeking medical care and forensic medical examinations.

Evening and weekend shifts. Weekday evening shifts begin at 5:30 p.m. and end at 8:00 a.m. Weekend/Saturday & Sunday shifts are 12 hours – 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Holiday coverage is a minimum of 48 hours during the calendar year (required). This is a Per Diem appointment; may convert to career.

Salary range:$56.66 - $73.11 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Master’s degree in Social Work or SocialWelfare from an accredited institution
• CA State LCSW or be license-eligible to practice inCA
• Ability to work effectively with people whorepresentdiversity in age, ethnicity, and culturalbackgrounds
• Must be within 30 minutes of the UCLA Medical Center in Santa Monica, CA when on-call
• Live Scan Fingerprint screening, Criminal Record, Sex Offender Registry, and Child Abuse Index Clearance.
• Per funding agency requirements and alliances, all staff must complete background checks at least every five years that includes, sex offender registry check, State or FBI criminal history check, including fingerprint check, child abuse and neglect state registry check if available in the state of California

Experience with victims of sexual assault and bilingual (Spanish and English) language skills preferred.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.