Hospital Clinical Social Worker: NICU & Crisis Care

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

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