Compensation: 100.000 - 125.000 - 100.000 - 125.000
Overview
Job Summary
The Clinical Social Worker II or Clinical Social Worker III (LCSW) is responsible for psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, consultation, education, community linkages, supportive services, and facilitating the plan of care through the health care continuum for patients, families, and staff, with a focus on high-risk populations. The CSW II/III acts as a consultant to the clinical team, service lines and other departments and participates in program development and quality improvement initiatives. The CSW II/III provides therapeutic support to patients and their families at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital – San Francisco. The CSW II/III coordinates resources and services in response to a patient’s psychosocial needs while collaborating with care team members to support timely and safe discharges and to meet continuum of care needs within the fiscal realities of the case. The CSW II/III practices within UCSF’s mission Caring, Healing, Teaching, Discovering and UCSF’s Everyday PRIDE values: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence.
The CSW II/III participates in department education and practice improvement activities. The CSW III has advanced clinical knowledge and skills and is distinguished from the CSW II by leadership activities including participation in advanced program planning, provision of educational programs, clinical supervision, and consultation to the clinical team, other departments, and the community. The CSW II/III provides social work services to any patient regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social, cultural, educational or religious background, language, age, ancestry, citizenship, color, national origin, race, presence of mental or physical disability, source of payment for care, medical condition, marital status or veteran status.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on factors including work experience and internal equity within UCSF. For positions represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is:
Salary range:
CSW II range: $40.02 - $69.06 (hourly)
CSW III range: $43.05 - $74.34 (hourly)
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Department Description
At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, we understand that hospitalization, illness or injury can be extremely stressful. Clinical Social Workers are available in every area of the hospital to help patients and their families cope with a broad range of psychological stressors related to illness and being in the medical environment. Our Social Workers are part of the health care team to support patients through the continuum of care. We strive to reduce health disparities to increase access to care through a trauma informed and anti-racist approach.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree from a CSWE-accredited school of Social Work.
- Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing (CSW III).
- Experience (internship/career) in healthcare, mental health, and/or child protection working with children and families.
- Experience in crisis de-escalation and trauma-informed care.
- Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
- Demonstrates resourcefulness, effective written and oral communication, diplomacy, and organizational and analytic skills.
- Self-directed, assertive and creative in problem solving, systems planning and patient care management in a high-volume work environment.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- Proficient text/pager, telephone, and computer skills including the use of the internet.
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with pediatric patients.
- Second language, Spanish.
- Medical Social Work experience in a hospital setting.
License/Certification
- Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing (CSW III).
About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. UCSF Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report and is committed to providing rewarding work experiences while delivering the best care. This environment offers continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values. UCSF is committed to equity and building a diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Organization
Health
Job Code and Payroll Title
CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 2
Job Category
Social Work and Psychology
Bargaining Unit
University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
80%
Location
San Francisco, CA
Campus
Mission Bay (SF)
Work Style
Fully On-Site
Shift
Days
Shift Length
8 Hours
Additional Shift Details
Tuesday - Friday 8:30AM - 5PM
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