Clinical Social Worker: Care Coordination & Transitions

UCI Health; Placentia (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange County is seeking a Social Worker III/II to facilitate patient care along a continuum, with emphasis on transition planning and readmission prevention. The role requires an MSW and an active CA license, with duties spanning psycho-social assessments, care coordination, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work within a complex health system, coordinating with physicians, nurses, and social work

Qualifications

• MSW degree required and licensed to practice social work in CA.
• Experience with hospital case management and patient transition planning is preferred.
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient transition needs and identify readmission risk to ensure safe, efficient discharge.
• Coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams to align services with patient resources and regulatory standards.

Skills

Clinical Social Work

Education

MSW

Job description

UCI Health in Orange County is seeking a Social Worker III/II to facilitate patient care along a continuum, with emphasis on transition planning and readmission prevention. The role requires an MSW and an active CA license, with duties spanning psycho-social assessments, care coordination, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Applicants should demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work within a complex health system, coordinating with physicians, nurses, and social work