LCSW Lead Social Worker - Case Management

Company: Providence
Location: Downey
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

LCSW Lead Social Worker - Case Management at Providence summary: The Lead Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the Care Management Department provides advanced psychosocial assessments, counseling, and case management for patients in a healthcare setting, collaborating closely with medical staff. This full-time role includes precepting for supervisory experience and overseeing clinical social work operations without direct reports. The position requires a Master's Degree in Social Work, a clinical license, and significant 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 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: 401549 Company: Providence Jobs Job Category: Social Services Job Function: Clinical Care Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Clinical Professional Department: 7014 LCMT SOCIAL WORK Address: CA Torrance 4101 Torrance Blvd Work Location: Providence Little Co of Mary Medical Ctr-Torrance Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $46.57 - $72.29 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. PandoLogic. Category:Social Services, Keywords:Clinical Social Worker, Location:Downey, CA-90239 Keywords: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Case Management, Healthcare Social Work, Psychosocial Assessment, Patient Counseling, Clinical Social Worker Supervisor, Hospital Social Services, Healthcare Case Management, Mental Health Counseling

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