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Posted: 25-Nov-22
Location: La Jolla, California
Salary: Open
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Internal Number: 119821
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 11/03/22 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 11/15/22. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Placement within the salary range is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
DESCRIPTION
This position requires a highly skilled clinician and motivated professional who has an honest desire to make a difference in the life of patients and families. Candidates should have proven ability and desire to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Under the direction of the Transplant Social Work Supervisor, this unique position will support Solid Organ transplant (heart, lung, liver and kidney) recipients and their families. Candidate will follow patients through all phases of transplant (pre-transplant psychosocial assessments, hospital stay and post-transplant follow up). Candidate may also provide coverage for living donor program as needed. Candidate will facilitate transplant and caregiver support groups and participate in various transplant committees.
Must Assist in coordination of discharge planning as needed and collaborate with multi-disciplinary team, transplant staff and social workers in other programs. Position includes crisis intervention, mandated reporting, information and referral coordination of substance use disorder and mental health services with community providers. The social worker is responsible for education and advocacy of patients, families and/or significant others. Responsible for providing resources to include but not limited to local lodging for out of town patients, Alcohol and substance Use disorder programs, and financial assistance. Candidate will participates in related department functions, such as community and program education. 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 school.
At least two (2) 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 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
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - issued by the state of California.
- Bilingual in both English and Spanish.
- Prior experience working in a hospital setting.
- Experience working in both inpatient and outpatient hospital setting.
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.
Able to travel to any UCSD or affiliate clinic/hospital location.
Pay Transparency Act Full Salary Range: $90,137 - $118,745 Annually
The University of California, San Diego is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position is defined as the Full Pay Range. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position defined as the Expected Pay Scale. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity, relevant qualifications, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
