Outpatient Social Worker
Where
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA, United States
Salary Range (Annual Salary)
$85,232 - $125,989
Description
This position will work a hybrid schedule, which includes a combination of working at various onsite locations: La Jolla Medical Center, Hillcrest Medical Center, Encinitas, and remote.
DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, and in addition to performing the full range of operational level duties, the Clinical Social worker in the Palliative Care Outpatient Clinical Program will be responsible for independently and with a trans-disciplinary team to conducting bio/psycho/social assessment/evaluations from a patient/family and systems-centered core perspective. The Clinical Social worker will participate in a professional team review of patient care, provide casework and group work for patients and their families, identify community resources, and assist patients and their families in connecting to and navigating these resources.
The Social Worker will individually serve as a multidisciplinary outpatient care team member with liaison responsibilities with hospital and outpatient clinic staff. This position includes facilitating family meetings, working with anticipatory grief and difficult family dynamics, and understanding placement options and appropriate social, financial, and legal services.
Depending on the experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at a Clinical Social Worker II or Clinical Social Worker III level.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
At least two (2) years of post-MSW experience. To be considered for the Clinical Social Worker III, the candidate must have at least three (3) years of post-MSW experience and be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Three (3) years post-Master's Degree (MSW) experience. Palliative or hospice care experience is highly preferred.
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - issued by the state of California. Required to be a Clinical Social Worker III.
Advanced certification in hospice or palliative medicine.
Experience working alongside an interdisciplinary team.
Experience working with vulnerable populations.
Bilingual (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.
Depending on the experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at a Clinical Social Worker II or Clinical Social Worker III level. The pay scale for the CSWII (2+ years post-MSW experience) is $85,232.16 -$112,292.60. The pay scale for the CSWIII (with California LCSW) is $95,626.21-$125,989.90.