University of California- Davis Health Hiring for Licensed Care Social Worker [CLIN LIC SOCIAL WORKER] at Sacramento, CA  Full Time

The Social Worker (LCSW) provides a full range of evidence-based social work services that are patient-centered and guided by the patient’s diagnostic condition(s). Social Work services include, but are not limited to, the following: biopsychosocial assessments, crisis interventions, psychiatric diagnostic, suicide risk and safety planning, mandated reporting, and supportive/grief counseling. Social Workers are available on-site 24 hours a day with variable hours, which includes weekends and holidays and some overtime. The LCSW must adhere to policies and procedures and adapt easily to changes to workflow, standards, practices, and assignments.

Apply By Date

(October 26 at 11:59pm); Interviews and recruiting process may occur at any time

Minimum Qualifications

• A valid California Board of Behavioral Sciences License Clinical Social Worker License, without restrictions
• A Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school of Social Work
• Demonstrated experience within an Acute Medical Hospital, Mental Health setting and/or Healthcare Clinic
• Skills, knowledge, and ability to perform psychiatric and psychosocial assessments on pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
• Knowledge of legal requirements and guidelines for providing psychiatric services including the appropriate use of 5l50
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use current DSM manual
• Knowledge of child abuse, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legislation and laws regulating social work practice, e.g., Tarasoff, patient confidentiality, etc.
• Ability to make appropriate interventions based on law, professional ethics policy
• Knowledge and understanding of individual, child and family development, human behavior and communication, the influence of culture and values in social work practice, psychotherapy, case management, and the relationship between social work practice and medicine
• Knowledge of community resources and referral protocols

Department Description

The Clinical Social Services and Case Management Departments at UC Davis Health have the combined responsibilities of twenty-four-hour hospital-wide Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, TAR, Medicare patient notification letters, initial and concurrent authorizations, and hospital-wide Health Care Management. The Clinical Social Services Department provides comprehensive social services to patients and their family members, who possess a variety of biopsychosocial needs, during their hospitalization.

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $48.82 – $64.43
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 145
• Payroll Title: CLIN LIC SOCIAL WORKER
• Number of Positions: 4
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% – Full time
• Shift Hours: Night shift (18:00-6:30), 12-hour shift, 3 days per week
• Location: Emergency Department, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: Yes- HX – Residual Health Care Prof
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: On-site

Benefits

• 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 Maternity and Paternity Leave Benefits
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Vacation/Sick Leave/Paid time off
• Continuing Education (CE) annual allowance for eligible positions
• Annual Tuition Discounts and Learning & Development Courses for eligible positions
• Paid time off for Professional Development Training
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, disability, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance as well as (ERGs) to support our staff
• Learn more about our benefits and eligibility rules around our benefits

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• This position performs duties at assigned work locations and shifts, with occasional overtime and/or flexed schedule as needed to accommodate emergency situations.

Special Requirements

**Career night shift position can transition to day shift (06:00-18:30) based on the Crisis Team seniority and departmental needs**

• LCSWs are available on-site 24 hours a day
• The LCSW works variable hours which include occasional overtime, flexible hours, weekends, and holidays to meet the operational needs
• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees.
• To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain – we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here.

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