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General Information

Job Name
Clinical Social Worker 2
Department
8360040 - SOCIAL WORK SFMED
Position type
Full Time
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
5620

Description & Requirements

Job Description

The MSW (CSW II) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (CSW III) provides psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, therapeutic interventions consultation, education, community linkages and supportive services for Heart/VAD (Ventricular Assistive Device) transplant patients and families.  The CSW II/III coordinates resources and services in response to patients’ psychosocial needs throughout the inpatient and outpatient continuum. The LCSW has advance knowledge and skills in clinical social work and is distinguished from the MSW by leadership activities in the department, including participation in advanced program planning, provision of educational programs, clinical supervision and consultation to the clinical team

The CSW II/III provides age-appropriate assessments, interpretation of data, and delivery of interventions for the Heart/VAD Transplant program and demonstrates the ability to work with any patient regardless of race, gender, religious affiliation, cultural beliefs, lifestyle, disease process or treatment plan.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Dealing with an illness can be a very difficult time for patients and their loved ones for patients who are being evaluated for advanced heart therapies, including transplantation.  At UCSF Health sensitive social workers in our Social Work department are available to assist patients and their families cope with the many psychological and social problems that may arise when facing illness, hospitalization and medical treatment. 

Our social workers act as patient advocates by serving as counselors, helping to find resources and solving problems.  Any concerns related to the psychological, practical and social well-being of each patient or their loved ones may be discussed openly with our social workers.

                                                           

 

 

 

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Master’s degree from a CSWE accredited school of Social Work. - Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing (CSW III Only). - Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. - Demonstrates resourcefulness, effective written and oral communication, diplomacy, and organizational and analytic skills. - Self-directed, assertive and creative in problem solving, systems planning and patient care management in a high-volume work environment. - Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. - Basic telephone, and computer skills including the use of the internet. - This position requires the flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. PREFERRED: - Experience working in a healthcare setting, including out-patient, in-patient and/or transplantation. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: - Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing (CSW III Only).
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
Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800)
Job Family
Care Coordination
Campus 1
Parnassus Heights (SF)
Percentage (%)
100.00
Shift Length
8 hours
Shift Type
Variable
Bargaining Unit
HX
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