Social Worker 1

University of California - Davis; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Davis is seeking a Social Worker I to plan and conduct psychoeducational, social, cultural, and creative arts activities that support diagnosis, evaluation, planning, and treatment for patients in ACMH. The role includes evaluations, counseling, medication side effect monitoring under supervision, and case management.

Responsibilities also involve pre-release planning, crisis intervention, and maintaining an ongoing caseload with supervision by an LCSW, in accordance

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Experience in social services or healthcare settings (case management or social work).
• Knowledge of child, elder abuse reporting requirements and related laws.
• Understanding of individual, group and family therapy concepts.
• Proficiency in documenting and maintaining client records.

Responsibilities

• Group and individual therapeutic activities.
• Provide consultation as needed.
• Engage in professional development activities.

Skills

Clinical social work

Case management

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Psychoeducation

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Associate Social Worker License

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

The role of this position is that the Social Worker I is to plan, organize conduct a wide range of individual and group activities of a psychoeducational, social, cultural, or creative arts nature which will facilitate diagnosis, evaluation, planning, and treatment of patients receiving services from ACMH. They will provide clinical social work evaluations, counseling, monitoring of medication side effects under the direction of a Psychiatrist, and case management. Also included are pre-release planning, crisis intervention, and the maintenance of an ongoing caseload, documentation, triage, consultation, training, education and referral. Social Worker I's (MSW I) provide services under the clinical supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). All clinical work, documentation, assessments, treatment recommendations, and case management activities are reviewed and supervised in accordance with applicable professional standards, and organizational policies to ensure compliance and quality of care.

Apply By Date: November 2, 2026 at 11:59pm. Selection activities may start at any time.

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• Associate Social Worker License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Examiners within 90 days of hire.
• A Master's Degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Experience in a social service or healthcare setting (i.e. case management or social worker).
• Knowledge and understanding of individual, child, and family development, human behavior and communication, the influence of culture and values in social work practice, psychotherapy, case management, and the relation between social work practice and medicine.
• Knowledge and skills in the areas of individual, group, and family therapy.
• Basic understanding of community resources.
• Demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to, dealings with cultural and socioeconomic diversity.
• Knowledge of child, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legislation and laws regulating social work practice, e.g., Tarasoff, patient confidentiality, etc. Ability to make appropriate interventions based on law and policy.
• Basic understanding of computer and MS functionality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Social Work experience in a jail or correctional setting.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system, state hospital system, forensic mental healthcare, Probation, Parole, and Department of Corrections.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES
• 15% - CONSULTATION
• 5% - PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Department Overview

Adult Correctional Mental Health (ACMH) is a satellite contract program of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

The program provides mental health services to incarcerated individuals inside the two Sacramento County jails located in downtown Sacramento and in Elk Grove.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $43.27-$46.81 (Contingent upon the contract with Sacramento County, Adult Correction Health, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science will continue to provide an 8% correctional site stipend on an ongoing basis)
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 147
• UC Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER 1
• UC Job Code: 009308
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): 10 hour shifts including weekends and holidays
• Location: Sacramento County Main Jail and/or Rio Cosumnes Corretional Center
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees