LCSW

The LCSW's primary responsibilities consist of providing a full range of evidence-based social work services that are patient-centered and guided by the patient's diagnostic condition(s), cognitive, psychological, and emotional functioning, communication and learning capabilities, physical abilities, support system, living environment, and social determinants of health. The LCSW shall maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with patient records and personal information.

The LCSW may be asked to participate in special projects and collect data to improve the quality of services delivered to patients. The LCSW will participate in peer review and individual supervision. The supervisor and manager have total responsibility for work assigned, work schedules, performance evaluations, corrective action, promotion, and dismissal.

Social work services include but are not limited to, the following:

• Biopsychosocial assessments
• Crisis interventions
• Psychiatric diagnostic evaluations informed by the current DSM
• Suicide risk and safety planning
• Supportive counseling & grief counseling
• Abuse/neglect-mandated reporting
• Supporting victims of violence and/or human trafficking
• Symptom reduction & harm reduction
• Identification of unknown patients & locating next of kin
• Education and support to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patient's diagnosis, illness, treatment, and/or life situation
• Facilitating linkage to vital community-based resources for patients and families who are experiencing significant emotional, social, environmental, or financial stress due to hospitalization, acute, chronic, or terminal illness, and/or who need help in meeting their continuing care needs

Apply By Date: January 5th, 2025 at 11:59 PM

Minimum Qualifications: For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license, certification and/or educational degree if required of the position

• California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited School of Social Work
• Experience working in an acute medical hospital, mental health setting and/or health care clinic
• Must maintain a valid LCSW licensure with the California Board of Behavioral Science to maintain employment with UC Davis Health
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Commitment to excellence in patient care
• Excellent skills in written and verbal communication to collaborate productively in a team environment and to convey complex clinical information in a clear, concise manner
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Ability to organize a variety of concurrent activities, set realistic goals and objectives, and plan and meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Adapts to change in a positive, professional, and productive manner
• Ability to successfully manage conflict and possess strong advocacy skills
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge and understanding of individual, child, and family development, human behavior and communication, the influence of culture and values in social work practice, psychotherapy, case management, and the relationship between social work practice and medicine
• Knowledge of child abuse, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legislation and laws regulating social work practice, e.g., Tarasoff, patient confidentiality, etc.
• Ability to make appropriate interventions based on law and professional ethics
• Ability to provide consultation, interpret clinical findings and diagnosis, and make recommendations regarding treatment, care, and disposition
• Experience within an acute medical hospital, mental health setting, and/or health care clinic
• Ability to use clinical supervision to enhance professional growth and examine clinical work
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to manage multiple levels of information and responsibilities, and to quickly assess complex problems to develop potential solutions
• Skills, knowledge, and ability to complete psychiatric and psychosocial assessments for pediatric/adult/geriatric populations
• Knowledge of suicidal behavior, the ability to assess lethality, and the ability to develop appropriate safety plans with the patient and provide recommendations for follow-up care to the patient and interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of legal requirements and guidelines for providing psychiatric services including the appropriate use of the 51-50 application
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use the current DSM manual
• Ability to assess adjustment to illness and coping, as well as provide brief counseling for individual/family and/or group
• Skills, knowledge, and ability working with death/dying/bereavement issues

Preferred Qualifications

• A Social work certification from accredited organizations

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Clinical Social Work Process and Practice
• 30% - Teamwork, Professional Development, Quality Improvement and Research
  
  

Department Overview

The mission of the Department of Clinical Social Services is to provide compassionate, comprehensive, high-quality Clinical Social Services to restore and/or enhance the biopsychosocial functioning of patients and their families. Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) support patients with conditions that span the entire health continuum.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $50.28 - $66.36
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 145
• UC Job Title: CLIN LIC SOCIAL WORKER
• Number of Positions: 2
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Full-time
• Shift Hours: Day shift, Monday - Friday with rotating weekends and holidays (08 hours)
• Location: UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/Onsite: This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources, and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial, and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations, and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html.

* High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• Day shift on-site position
• Availability for day shift with variable hours is required, including occasional overtime and the potential for flexible scheduling on weekends and holidays to fulfill the operational needs of the Clinical Social Services department
• Employees are expected to comply with established policies and procedures and to adapt effectively to changes in workflow, work standards, practices, and assignments resulting from advancements in technology, modifications in healthcare coverage, updates to regulatory requirements, and the introduction of new social work practice standards and programs
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform effectively in a dynamic and potentially challenging environment, managing shifting priorities and deadlines with composure
  

Special Requirements

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

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