LCSW Lead Social Worker - Case Management

LCSW Lead Social Worker - Case Management at Providence summary:

The Lead Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center provides psychosocial assessments, counseling, and case management for inpatients and outpatients, collaborating with medical staff. This role includes training and precepting staff, supporting complex patient cases, and contributing to personnel management under general supervision. The position requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, a California Clinical Social Worker License, and extensive healthcare and supervisory experience.

Description

LCSW - Lead Social Worker in our Care Management Department at Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center in Torrance, CA. This position is Full-Time and will work 8-hour Day shifts to include rotating weekends. This position does not have people reporting to them directly, but will be involved in precepting for supervisory hours and more complex patient cases.

Under general supervision, the Lead Licensed Clinical Social Worker, performs all duties of the Licensed Clinical Social Worker, including but not limited to, providing psychosocial assessments, counseling, information and referral to inpatients and outpatients and their families, while working collaboratively with medical and paramedical staff. The Lead Licensed Clinical Social Worker will also oversee the daily work operation of the Clinical Social Workers and train staff as needed.

In conjunction with the Director or Manager of Case Management, The Lead Licensed Clinical Social Worker is accountable for input regarding personnel management and ensuring the timely delivery of supportive professional services to patients, families and hospital staff.

Providence Little Company of Mary in Torrance 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. Only 9.96% of U.S. hospitals earn Magnet® recognition, which means that only 1% of U.S. hospitals are four times designated.

We have also been celebrated in 2025 as one of America’s Best-In-State Hospitals by Newsweek and recognized by U.S. News & World Report for excellence in 11 types of care. We are also proud to be included in the Maternity Care Honor Roll by the California Surgeon General for 2024.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Little Company Of Mary Torrance Hospital 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 from an accredited School of Social Work.
• California Clinical Social Worker License upon hire.
• 5 years of experience as a Master of Social Work.
• 4 years of experience in health care setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of Supervisory/management experience in a social agency.

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…