Licensed Clinical Social Worker

The Department of Supportive Medicine provides outpatient palliative care consultation and symptom management services for adults and families facing chronic, complex, and/or life-threatening conditions. The LCSW provides comprehensive clinical services that include psychosocial evaluations, advance care planning discussions, brief case management/resource linkage, and supportive short-term counseling services including life review, legacy building, and anticipatory grief support.

The Departments of Pulmonology, Cardiology, and Nephrology provide outpatient consultation, assessment, treatment, and symptom management for adults and families dealing with a complex variety of conditions within these specialties. The LCSW provides comprehensive clinical services that include psychosocial evaluations, brief case management/resource linkage, and advance care planning discussions. This position also provides support to the outpatient VAD (ventricular assist device) clinic.

The incumbent will potentially also assist with referrals from additional specialty departments not listed here, according to operational need.

Apply By Date: 6/5/2025 by 11:59pm

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

• California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Graduation from an accredited school of social work (MSW) with a minimum of three (3) years recent experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years recent experience in social work required
• Experience in identifying and analyzing care/service needs for patients
• Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team
• Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks
• Must be able to master detailed and complex information regarding coordination of care
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Extensive, broad-based clinical experience
• Ability to perform in-depth chart analysis to obtain and communicate accurate information in a concise, informative manner
• Requires a high level of clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, creativity, organizational and priority setting abilities, with excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of care/services provided in differing levels of care in ambulatory and institutional settings
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of biopsychosocial and behavioral health treatment plans
• Ability to work with all levels of staff, both inter- and intra-departmental to create a cooperative relationship and positive working environment
• Knowledge of legal requirements and guidelines for providing clinical social work services, including mental status exams, suicide risk assessments, 5150 applications, and mandated reporting requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with supportive medicine/palliative/hospice care preferred
• Experience completing advance care planning preferred
• Experience providing short-term supportive counseling, grief counseling, or similar preferred
• Training and experience in evidence-based therapies (CBT, Behavioral Activation, Problem-Solving Therapy) preferred

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Clinical Service
• 15% - Communication/Collaboration/ Teamwork
• 5% - Training, Education, Research, and Professional Development

Department Overview

The Department of Supportive Medicine provides outpatient palliative care consultation and symptom management services for adults and families facing chronic, complex, and/or life-threatening conditions.

The Departments of Pulmonology, Cardiology, and Nephrology provide outpatient consultation, assessment, treatment, and symptom management for adults and families dealing with a complex variety of conditions within these specialties.

Department Specific Job Scope

The LCSW shall adhere to and promote the ethics and values of the social work profession, using the NASW Code of Ethics as a guide to ethical decision-making. The LCSW will advocate for the patient's right to self-determination, confidentiality, access to supportive services and resources, and appropriate inclusion in decision making that affects their health and well-being. The LCSW will be an active participant and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team by recognizing and offering services that address the biopsychosocial needs of the patient.

The LCSW position requires a high level of clinical judgement, problem-solving skills, creativity, organizational and problem-solving abilities, and excellent clinical and communication skills.

The LCSW demonstrates the ability to fulfill these responsibilities through clinical assessment and treatment, accurate and sound judgment, and maintaining professional communication. The LCSW may be asked to participate in special projects and collect data to improve the quality of services delivered to our patients. The LCSW must be flexible, as changes in technology, healthcare coverage, regulatory requirements, and our patient population may mandate changes to workflow, work standards, and work practices on an as-needed basis.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $50.28 - $66.36
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 145
• UC Job Title: CLIN LIC SOCIAL WORKER
• UC Job Code: 009306
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M-F 8-5
• Location: California Medical Building (HSP078)
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
• THIS IS NOT AN H-1B OPPORTUNITY

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.

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* 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

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
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ 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

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Work is performed with many interruptions during the day. The incumbent must be able to work effectively within a stressful environment with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines. Must be able to occasionally flex time to handle emergencies and work weekends or other shifts as assigned. Must be able to maintain department attendance standards. Strongly encouraged to obtain Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker within 3 years of employment.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• 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

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal 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.

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