Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Department Description

Ambulatory Care works to implement UCDH's vision by engaging our patients and community using the power of teams to provide compassionate, collaborative, and equitable care across the continuum through results-driven care management, actionable data, and evidence-based practice. Our services comprise of 16 primary care clinics and 44 specialties that together encompass Ambulatory Operations.

Job Summary

Final Filing Date
07/10/2023
Salary Range
$47.40 - $62.55
Salary Frequency
Hourly
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hour
M-F 8-5
Location
Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
City
Sacramento
Union Representation
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities
The Licensed Clinical Social Worker role is a hybrid position that will provide support to ambulatory specialty clinics including but not limited to: PM&R, Orthopedics, and Spine Clinic. The primary role of the LCSW is to assist patients and families/caregivers in coping with the social/emotional issues and practical arrangements related to the patient's illness, as well as promoting the delivery of effective, cost-efficient, quality patient care. The LCSW delivers age-appropriate social work care to patients and their caregivers in accordance with agency policy and procedure and state and federal regulations. The LCSW serves as an integral member of the healthcare team providing assessments, coordination, treatment planning, information and referral to community resources and other social work services to meet the complex needs of patients and families in the hospital and clinic settings.

The LCSW shall adhere to and promote the ethics and values of the social work profession, using the NASW Code of Ethics as a guide to ethical decision making. The LCSW will advocate for the patient's right to self-determination, confidentiality, access to supportive services and resources, and appropriate inclusion in decision making that affects their health and well-being. The LCSW will be an active participant and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team by recognizing and offering services that address the biopsychosocial needs of the patient. The LCSW demonstrates the ability to fulfill these responsibilities through clinical assessment, accurate and sound judgement, and maintaining professional communication.

The LCSW position requires a high level of clinical judgement, problem-solving skills, creativity, organizational and priority setting abilities, with excellent communication skills. The LCSW may be asked to participate in special projects and collect data to improve the quality of services delivered to our patients. The LCSW must be flexible as changes in technology, healthcare coverage, regulatory requirements, and our patient population may mandate changes to workflow, work standards, and work practices on an as needed basis.

Required Qualifications

*Applicants are required to upload license and certification if required of the position.

• California Clinical Social Worker License (LCSW)
• Master's degree from accredited School of Social Work
• Skills, knowledge, and ability performing psychosocial assessments on pediatric/adult/geriatric populations
• Knowledge of suicidal behavior, ability to assess lethality, and the ability to develop appropriate treatment plan
• Knowledge and understanding of individual/child/family development, human behavior and communication, the influence of culture and values in social work practice, case management, and the relationship between social work practice and medicine
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, make independent judgments, and have decisions be reviewed if they represent significant departure from departmental goals
• Ability to organize a variety of concurrent activities, set realistic goals/objectives, plan ahead, meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of chronic and acute disease and how it influences individual and family functioning
• Demonstrated awareness of, and sensitivity to, dealings with cultural and socioeconomic diversity
• Basic understanding of computer and EMR functionality
• Knowledge of child, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legislation and laws regulating social work practice, e.g., Tarasoff, patient confidentiality, etc.
• Ability to make appropriate interventions based on law and policy

Preferred Qualifications

• Behavioral Health experience
• Evidence-based therapies experience
• Must have valid driver's license and use personal vehicle in work related activities

Special Requirements

• Occasional overtime and/or flexible hours may be necessary as determined by the Department
• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging
At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve.
We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here.
As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Final Filing Date
07/10/2023
Salary Range
$47.40 - $62.55
Salary Frequency
Hourly
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hour
M-F 8-5
Location
Ellison Ambulatory Care Center
City
Sacramento
Union Representation
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdmed/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=5&JobOpeningId=50452&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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