Clinical Social Worker - Care Coordination

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

10d • $43 - $56

About The Position

Involves crisis intervention, psychosocial patient assessments and interventions, mandated reporting, information and referral, discharge planning, and coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. Works in concert with physicians, nurses, utilization management, discharge planners, and other allied health professionals; may be member of a structured case management team. Assists patients and their families with addressing and resolving the social, financial, and psychological problems related to their health condition and facilitates the patient's movement through the health continuum. The social worker works as part as a dyad with the RNCC and MD to help with discharge planning for all inpatient units (med surg, tele, ICU) and the emergency department. They usually carry a census of 20-30 patients. At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents. 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 our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, 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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a CSWE accredited school of Social Work.
• A minimum of three years' experience in a supporting individual with complex health conditions.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Demonstrated clinical experience utilizing skills in individual, family and group interventions.
• Knowledge of issues of access to health care and disability benefits.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, effective written and oral communication, diplomacy, organizational and analytic skills.
• Self-directed, assertive and creative in problem solving, systems planning and patient care management in a high volume and complex work environment.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• ASW REQUIRED FOR CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER III
• Licensed in Clinical Social Work in the state of California/Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Active LCSW License

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of community resources critical to supporting patients, their caregivers and families
• Preferably worked with vulnerable populations.
• Therapeutic presence (i.e.: reflective listening, conveyance of empathy), experience carrying out mental health crisis management, and in explaining complicated systematic and interpersonal concepts in Spanish, Cantonese, or Russian
• Applicants with a clear knowledge of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color cultural groups; including their strengths, needs, and communities

Responsibilities

• crisis intervention
• psychosocial patient assessments and interventions
• mandated reporting
• information and referral
• discharge planning
• coordination of health and mental health services with community providers
• addressing and resolving the social, financial, and psychological problems related to their health condition
• facilitates the patient's movement through the health continuum
• discharge planning for all inpatient units (med surg, tele, ICU) and the emergency department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees