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Melissa Baniqued

Inpatient Clinical Social Worker

mental health San Diego, CA Uc San Diego Health

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Overview

Level

Staff

Tenure

16 years at Uc San Diego Health

Gender

Female

Connections

Position in HealthTal Database

59,200 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the mental health specialty. Melissa Baniqued is one of them.
8,522 mental health professionals are based in CA (out of 155,461 total healthcare contacts in that state).
1,029 contacts at Uc San Diego Health are tracked in HealthTal.
Typical mental health compensation in CA: $47,000 – $118,000 (median $68,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
Top employers of mental health professionals in CA: Private Practice (419), Kaiser Permanente (290), Sole Proprietor (278).
3% of mental health professionals in CA hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
87% of mental health professionals in CA have verified education credentials on file.

Data refreshed June 2026.

Public records & verifications

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Education

San Diego State University-California State University

University of California San Diego

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

About Uc San Diego Health

Industry

Hospitals & Physicians Clinics

Employees

5000+

Revenue

$1B+

Website

health.ucsd.edu

Office Location

200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

Professional Overview

Melissa Baniqued is a Inpatient Clinical Social Worker, currently affiliated with Uc San Diego Health, based in San Diego, CA. As a mental health, Baniqued contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in San Diego, CA. They have been with Uc San Diego Health for 16 years. Baniqued holds academic credentials, including Bachelor of Arts (BA), from San Diego State University-California State University and University of California San Diego. Uc San Diego Health operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit mental health professionals can use HealthTal to access verified direct email addresses and personal phone numbers sourced from NPI records and professional licensing databases. Direct outreach to mental health specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The San Diego, CA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Melissa Baniqued located?

Melissa Baniqued is based in San Diego, CA. They are currently affiliated with Uc San Diego Health.

What is Melissa Baniqued's specialty?

Melissa Baniqued specializes in mental health. Their current role is Inpatient Clinical Social Worker.

Where does Melissa Baniqued currently work?

Melissa Baniqued currently works at Uc San Diego Health. They have been there for 16 years.

What is Melissa Baniqued's educational background?

Melissa Baniqued attended San Diego State University-California State University and University of California San Diego.

How do I contact Melissa Baniqued for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a mental health professional?

Recruiting mental health professionals typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides verified contact data for mental health professionals across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.

What is the average salary for a mental health professional in CA?

mental health professionals in CA typically earn $47,000 to $118,000 annually, with a median of $68,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.