Clinical Social Worker III

Job Description

The Clinical Social Worker intervenes with patients who have complex psychosocial needs, require assistance with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources, and quality for community assistance from a variety of special funds and agencies. In addition, offers crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs, and coordinates and facilitates the development of a discharge plan of care. The Clinical Social Worker coordinates resources and services in response to a patient's psychosocial needs while collaborating with Case Managers, Nursing Staff, Medical Staff, and ancillary departments with the goal of supporting a timely and safe discharge and/or meeting the continuing care needs within the fiscal realities of the case. The CSW will practice within the scope of UCSF's mission statement: Caring, Healing, Teaching, Discovering; and the values statement of UCSF's Everyday PRIDE: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence.

The CSW will participate in department education and practice improvement activities. The CSW works in a collaborative practice model, facilitating care coordination with the multidisciplinary treatment team for care progression to optimize patient outcomes and timely discharge when patient is deemed medically ready. The CSW will provide 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 status as a veteran.

The CSW III (LCSW) has advanced clinical knowledge and skills and participates in leadership activities including advanced program planning, provision of educational programs, clinical supervision, consultation to the clinical team, other departments, and the community.

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. At UCSF Health sensitive social workers in our Social Work department are available to assist patients and their families cope with the many psychological and social problems that may arise when facing illness, hospitalization and medical treatment.

Our social workers act as patient advocates by serving as counselors, helping to find resources and solving problems. Any concerns related to the psychological, practical and social well-being of each patient or their loved ones may be discussed openly with our social workers.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Required For Clinical Social Worker II - Master's degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited school of Social Work. - Experience through internship and/or professional employment in a healthcare, mental health, and/or child protection setting working with children and families. - Experience with crisis de-escalation and trauma-informed care. - Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position, including knowledge of relevant community resources commensurate with illness, symptoms, mental status, and impairments in functioning, and knowledge of the medical and psychological sequelae and course of illness and their impact on social functioning, including application to pediatric patients and their families, as appropriate to the assigned patient population. - Demonstrates resourcefulness, effective written and oral communication, diplomacy, and organizational and analytical 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 pager/text, telephone, and computer skills, including use of the internet and applicable electronic systems. - This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. Required For Clinical Social Worker III - All requirements for Clinical Social Worker II, as well as the requirements below. - Current license in good standing as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the State of California through the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS). - Three years of experience in a healthcare setting required; hospital setting preferred. - Advanced clinical knowledge and skills appropriate to the patient population served. - Demonstrated ability to perform leadership activities appropriate to the CSW III level, including advanced program planning, provision of educational programs, clinical consultation to interdisciplinary teams and other departments, and consultation to the community. - Ability to provide clinical supervision, as assigned and under the direction of the Social Work Supervisor, consistent with California Board of Behavioral Sciences requirements. PREFERRED - Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing. - Three years of experience in a healthcare setting required and hospital setting preferred. - Experience working with pediatric patients, preferred. - Second language, Spanish. REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS Required For Clinical Social Worker III - Licensed in Clinical Social Work in the state of California/Board of Behavioral Sciences.

License / Certification

Lic Clinical Social Worker

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people 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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

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.