Social Worker MSW - Behavioral Health

Providence Health & Services; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange, CA is seeking a Social Worker with an MSW for a full-time Day shift to support Behavioral Health Services.

You will plan treatment using psychiatric and chemical dependency knowledge and lead group and individual therapy sessions for patients. Requires MSW (or related field) with clinical oversight, plus MAB training; one year of hospital-based acute psychiatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field with clinical oversight to be provided by a licensed professional.
• MAB training provided on an ongoing basis by the Hospital.
• Experience with the Office of Patients Rights and related requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans treatment using knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency care and community resources.
• Organizes and leads groups and individual therapy sessions for Behavioral Health Services patients.

Skills

Clinical oversight

Group therapy

Behavioral health

Documentation

Education

MSW

MFT

MA Counseling

MA Psychology

Job description

Description

Social Worker MSW at Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange in Orange, CA. This position is Full time and will work 8-hour, Day shifts.

Utilizes knowledge of psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment and community resources in planning for the treatment of patients in various Behavioral Health Services programs. Organizes and leads groups and individual therapy sessions to meet the treatment needs of Behavioral Health Services patients.

St. Joseph Hospital is four-time designated for Magnet status, the highest recognition for nursing excellence. Since 2007, St. Joseph Hospital has been recognized as a Magnet hospital-a prestigious designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), which recognizes organizations that provide the highest-quality care.

Join Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, recognized as one of the best regional hospitals in 14 types of care by U.S. News & World Report. We are a proud recipient of the 2025 Women's Choice Award in multiple categories of women's care such as Bariatrics, Cancer Care, Comprehensive Breast Centers, Emergency Care, Heart Care, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Obstetrics, Patient Experience, Patient Safety, Stroke Care, Women's Services and Best Mammogram Imaging Center.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at St. Joseph Hospital Of Orange 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), Marriage and Family Counseling (MFT), Counseling (MA), Psychology (MA) or related field with clinical oversight to be provided by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Marriage and Family Counselor (LMFT) or a licensed Psychologist (PhD or PsyD).
• Coursework/Training: MAB training (will be provided on an ongoing basis by the Hospital).
• Experience with the Office of Patients Rights and related requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year experience in an acute psychiatric service in a hospital setting.
• 1 year in a position that required participation on an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.

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.

About Providence

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.

About the Team

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.

Requsition ID: 462073

Company: Providence Jobs

Job Category: Social Services

Job Function: Clinical Care

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Shift: Day

Career Track: Clinical Professional

Department: 7540 SJO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Address: CA Orange 1100 W Stewart Dr

Work Location: St Joseph Hospital-Orange

Workplace Type: On-site

Pay Range: $38.56 - $59.88

The amounts listed 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.