Clinical Social Worker - La Jolla - 141544

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers in San Diego, CA seeks a Clinical Social Worker to provide discharge planning, continuing care, crisis intervention and coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. The role includes education and advocacy for patients and families, and participation in department education.

Minimum qualifications include an MSW and strong interpersonal skills; cross-unit work is required across NICU, burn and other acute medical

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work (MSW) from an accredited school.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Discharge planning and continuing care services.
• Clinical social work services including crisis intervention.
• Coordination of health and mental health services with community providers.
• Education and advocacy for patients and families.
• Able to complete NICU assessments within two days of admission.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

California LCSW license

Job description

This posting will remain open until all vacancies have been filled.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, and in addition to performing the full range of operational-level duties, the Clinical Social Worker is responsible for administering social service programs or relevant work. Provides social work services consisting of discharge planning, continuing care services, and clinical social work services, including crisis intervention, mandated reporting, information and referral, and coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. The social worker is responsible for education and advocacy of patients, families, and/or significant others. Participates in related department functions, such as community and program education. The Clinical Social Worker is required to work in all acute medical units, including NICU and burn. Complete assessments in the NICU within two days of admission, complete weekly and discharge progress notes, and have the ability to case find. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's degree from an accredited school of social work (MSW).
• Must possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work within a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• California LCSW license (must have this certification to be hired at level III).
• Proven clinical training and/or work experience in the acute care, inpatient setting.
• Experience working with child welfare population, Labor and Delivery, and NICU patients.
• Experience working in a hospital and/or Emergency Department.
• Knowledge of community resources.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Minimum two (2) years of post-MSW Social Work experience is required to be hired at level II.
• The pay scale for the CSW1 (less than 2 years post-MSW experience) is $78,561-103,458. The pay scale for the CSW2 (2+ years post-MSW experience) is $97,344-$128,200. The pay scale for the CSW3 (with California LCSW) is $109,220-$143,894.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $97,746 - $128,754 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $46.81 - $61.66

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).