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University of California

Clinical Social Worker - La Jolla

University of California, San Diego, California, United States, 92189


UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 3/27/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 4/5/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.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 program 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, 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, completes weekly and discharge progress notes, and has the ability to case find. Other duties as assigned.Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Clinical Social Worker I, II or III level.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 specialty medical populations, transplant, oncology, NICU and/or psych.

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 $67,421-88,781. The pay scale for the CSW2 (2+ years post-MSW experience) is $82,747-$109,014. The pay scale for the CSW3 (with California LCSW) is $92,853-$122,315.

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 ActAnnual Full Pay Range: $85,232 - $112,293 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)Hourly Equivalent: $40.82 - $53.78Factors 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).