Clinical Social Worker - La Jolla - 125047

Extended Deadline: Tue 10/17/2023

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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.

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.

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

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