(LCSW) Clinical Social Worker III - BMT - 133806

Bone and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) is a highly complex and resource-intensive treatment requiring a specialized multi-disciplinary team. Under the general supervision of BMT leadership, the BMT Clinical Social Worker III provides clinical social work services, including comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and treatment planning; ongoing psychosocial evaluation; counseling for adjustment to illness and the impact of treatment; psycho-education; and linkage with resources, e.g., support and financial assistance. Services are provided to patients and their caregivers in both out-patient and in-patient settings. The Clinical Social Worker III also participates in related department functions. Performs all other duties as assigned.

• A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - issued by the state of California.

• A minimum of three (3) years post-Master's Degree (MSW) experience.

• Strong ability to provide advanced clinical social work interventions, including crisis intervention, brief mental health services to individuals and couples, family counseling, anticipatory grief work, supportive counseling, group therapy, and mandated reporting.

• Proven experience with the provision of social work services to oncology patients of diverse age groups, with sensitivity to the cross-section of the cultural population.

• BMT experience or solid organ transplant experience. Experience with patients identified for HCT or IEC transplant.

• Experience in an oncology setting.

• Development and utilization of research to improve clinical practice and implement evidence-based psychosocial support programs, services, and interventions.

• Interest in research to advance clinical psychosocial knowledge in providing healthcare services to cancer patients.

• Epic experience.

• 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

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace