Clinical Social Worker II/III - Transplant - 132046

Payroll Title : CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 2Department : HEART TRANSPLANTHiring Pay Scale$85,232 - $125,989 / YearWorksite : Executive DriveAppointment Type : CareerAppointment Percent : 100%Union : HX ContractTotal Openings : 1Work Schedule : Days, 8 hrs / day, Monday-Friday#132046 Clinical Social Worker II / III - TransplantExtended Deadline : Wed 10 / 2 / 2024Apply NowUC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion.

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DESCRIPTIONUnder general supervision of the Transplant Social Work Manager, candidate is responsible for ongoing pre-transplant psychosocial assessment, waitlist management and post-transplant follow-up of Abdominal Transplant and Cardiothoracic Transplant patients, as well as living donor / recipient assessments as needed.

Candidate will facilitate transplant and caregiver support groups and participate in various transplant committees.Responsible for providing resources for local housing for out-of-town patients / families.

Must assist in coordination of discharge planning as needed and collaborate with transplant staff and social workers in other transplant programs.

Position includes 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. Candidate will participate in related department functions, such as community and program education.

Collaborate with the transplant team and social workers in other transplant programs. Includes crisis intervention, mandated reporting, information and referral coordination of health and mental health services with community providers.

The social worker is responsible for the education and advocacy of patients, families and / or significant others. Performs all other duties as assigned.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS* A Master's degree in social work from an accredited organization.* At least two years of post MSW experience.

In order to be considered for the Clinical Social Worker III, must have at least three years of post MSW experience.* Experience working in both inpatient and outpatient hospital setting.

• Ability to work collaboratively as a team.* 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.
• Excellent ability to multi-task with demanding schedules.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS* Experience working as transplant social worker.
• Bilingual in English / Spanish.* Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) issued by the state of California. This is preferred for a Clinical Social Worker II, but required if being hired as a Clinical Social Worker III.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS* 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.

Pay Transparency ActAnnual Full Pay Range : $85,232 - $112,293 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)Hourly Equivalent : $40.

82 - $53.78Factors 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).

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