Oncology Social Worker II | Per Diem, Multisite

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego seeks a Clinical Social Worker II for its Cancer Services across Hillcrest, La Jolla, Encinitas, and Vista. The role provides psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, education, and linkage to resources, while advocating for patients and families.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team is essential; per diem coverage supports leaves and variable needs across sites.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Minimum two years post-MSW experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive psychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
• Provide psychosocial support related to treatment, adjustment to illness, and education.
• Educate and advocate for patients and families; collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate transportation, lodging, financial/grant support, and linkage to resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Education

MSW

LCSW licensed (CA)

Tools

Epic

Job description

UC San Diego seeks a Clinical Social Worker II for its Cancer Services across Hillcrest, La Jolla, Encinitas, and Vista. The role provides psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, education, and linkage to resources, while advocating for patients and families.

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team is essential; per diem coverage supports leaves and variable needs across sites.