Job Description

Extended Review Date: Wed 4/16/2025

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 3/26/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 4/7/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, and in addition to performing the full range of operational level duties, the Clinical Social Worker is responsible for administering licensed social service programs or relevant work. The Social Worker is responsible for performing psychosocial assessments, assisting the palliative care team and/or directly facilitating patient-family meetings for goal setting and advance care planning. The Social Worker provides emotional support for patients and families facing advanced illness, coordinates educational and outreach services relevant to the social service -palliative care interface. The Social Worker provides licensed 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 the education and advocacy of patients, families and/or significant others.

The Social worker participates in related department functions, such as community and program education. Complete assessments within two days of consult, completes weekly and discharge progress notes, and has the ability to case find. Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.

• Three (3) years post-Master's Degree (MSW) experience. Palliative or hospice care experience is highly preferred.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - issued by the state of California.

• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Palliative or hospice care experience.

• Advanced certification in hospice or palliative medicine.

• Experience working alongside an interdisciplinary team.

• Experience working with vulnerable populations.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $95,626 - $125,990 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $45.80 - $60.34

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).

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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