Clinical Social Worker II: Care & Discharge Champion

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Clinical Social Worker in San Francisco to support patients with complex psychosocial needs. You will help determine eligibility for social programs and coordinate discharge planning with the care team.

The CSW III (LCSW) provides advanced clinical knowledge, leads education and practice improvement, and collaborates across departments to ensure timely, safe discharge and continuing care within fiscal constraints.

Qualifications

• Masters degree from a CSWE-accredited school of Social Work.
• Experience in a healthcare/hospital setting preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources related to illness, symptoms, and care.
• Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to patients with complex psychosocial needs.
• Assist with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources.
• Coordinate discharge planning with the multidisciplinary team for timely discharge.
• Offer crisis intervention to patients and families.

Skills

Clinical Social Work

Crisis Intervention

Discharge Planning

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Masters degree (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

UCSF Health is seeking a Clinical Social Worker in San Francisco to support patients with complex psychosocial needs. You will help determine eligibility for social programs and coordinate discharge planning with the care team.

The CSW III (LCSW) provides advanced clinical knowledge, leads education and practice improvement, and collaborates across departments to ensure timely, safe discharge and continuing care within fiscal constraints.