Job Description

Payroll Title:
CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 3
Department:
PERLMAN WOMEN SPECIALTIES
Hiring Pay Scale
$95,626 - $125,989 / Year
Worksite:
Hillcrest
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
HX Contract
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 10 hr shifts, Monday - Friday

#135505 Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Women's Health

Filing Deadline: Fri 6/20/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 06/09/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 06/20/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, and in addition to performing the full range of operational level duties, responsible for administering licensed social service program or relevant work. Provides licensed social work services consisting of discharge planning, continuing care services and clinical social work services, including crisis intervention, mandated reporting, information and referral, coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. The clinical social worker is responsible for education and advocacy of patients, families and/or significant others. Participates in related department functions, such as community and program education. Complete patient assessments within two days of admission, completes weekly and discharge progress notes, and has the ability to case find. Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • A Master's degree in social work from an accredited organization.

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

  • At least three (3) years of post MSW experience.

  • At least three (3) years working in an Acute Care Hospital and Health System as a medical social worker.

  • Experience working in both in an inpatient acute care hospital unit and outpatient specialty clinic setting.

  • Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a large multidisciplinary team.

  • Must have proven independent thinking, decision making, problem-solving and prioritizing skills.

  • Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

  • Excellent ability to multi-task with demanding schedules.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working with women, pregnancy, OB/GYN.
  • Outpatient experience in a clinic setting.
  • Bilingual in English/Spanish.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • 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.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $95,626 - $125,990 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $45.80 - $60.34

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).


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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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