Clinical Social Worker II / III- East Campus - 136842

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 10 / 03 / 2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 10 / 15 / 2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, and in addition to performing the full range of operational level duties, responsible for administering social service programs 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, and coordination of health and mental health services with community providers.

The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for working on the Senior Behavioral Health Unit. Providing clinical support to the patient population with individual and support system interventions, resource education and access, unsheltered, poly substance abuse / dependence, complex care management, grief, end of life, change in functioning levels, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and care management planning. Weekends, holidays and covering for vacations & sick time.

Depending on the experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at a Clinical Social Worker II or Clinical Social Worker III level.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Master's degree in social work from an accredited school.

At least two (2) years of post-MSW experience. To be considered for the Clinical Social Worker III, the candidate must have at least three (3) years of post-MSW experience and be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Must possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Must have proven independent thinking, decision making, problem-solving and prioritizing skills.

Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in both English and Spanish.
• Epic experience.
• Two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience.
• Two (2) years of experience working with varied levels of population.
• One (1) year of experience working in a hospital or residential setting.
• Experience working with high levels of social determinants patient populations, polysubstance abuse / dependence patient populations, unsheltered, and medical social work.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range : $85,232 - $112,293 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent : $40.82 - $53.78

Factors 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).