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General Information

Job Name
Clinical Social Worker 2
Department
1383950 - M Med ZSFG Neph
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
1259

Description & Requirements

Job Description

The Clinical Social Worker II assigned to the Outpatient Renal Center provides professional clinical social work services to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) receiving outpatient dialysis care. Primary responsibilities include psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, brief therapeutic counseling, complex care coordination, and continuity planning across the healthcare continuum.

The Clinical Social Worker II collaborates and coordinates with nephrology, nursing, case management, psychiatry, and ancillary services to address psychosocial factors that impact treatment adherence, patient safety, and health outcomes, and provides resources and services to address a patient’s psychosocial needs. The incumbent practices within the scope of professional clinical social work, adheres to UCSF policies and regulatory standards, and supports UCSF’s mission and Everyday PRIDE values.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Outpatient Renal Center provides professional clinical social work services to patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) receiving outpatient dialysis care.                                                                                               

 

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Master's degree from an accredited school of social work, and possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as a clinical social worker as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position; - Demonstrated clinical experience in healthcare or behavioral health settings serving medically complex or vulnerable populations. - Strong written and oral communication, documentation, organizational, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills. - Ability to work effectively within an outpatient interdisciplinary medical team. - Basic computer and electronic medical record proficiency. PREFERRED: - Experience working with ESRD, dialysis, transplant, or chronic illness populations. - Experience assisting patients with Medicare/Medi-Cal enrollment and healthcare benefits navigation. - Training in trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, or behavioral health interventions. - Bilingual skills are desirable. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: - Possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as a clinical social worker as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.
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.

Additional Details

Job Code
CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 2 (009314)
Assignment Category
Career
IAP Level
None
Job Family
Care Coordination
Campus 1
Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)
Percentage (%)
100
Shift Length
10 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
HX
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