UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among Americas Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange Countys only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.
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Position Summary:

The University of California, Irvine, a career destination unlike any other, is built upon a rich history of academic and healthcare excellence. We are supported by a globally unique team of academic professionals, researchers, medical experts, and staff. Guided by our mission, vision, and strategic pillars, we thrive in a collaborative environment. We celebrate and leverage the diverse experiences and perspectives of our UCI community to continue to push the boundaries of innovation. Your opportunity to be a part of an award winning team, advancing your career journey, is now!

The incumbent provides subject matter expertise on complex psychosocial evaluation and treatment plans; oversees continuous quality improvement programs to enhance the delivery of clinical social work; develops and leads formal and informal teaching; supervises CSW graduate students and clinic staff. Incumbent is responsible for creating the Clinical Social Work (CSW) Intern Program for the organization. Incumbent will design, document and implement the program, including selection, onboarding and supervision/oversight of the interns.

Essential Job Functions:
The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Supervision: Acts as a coach and positive role model for staff by establishing and maintaining a safe work environment that fosters positive morale. Appropriately monitors and addresses performance issues, applying corrective or disciplinary action when needed. Effectively manages staff in compliance with applicable labor union agreement, and all established policies, procedures and legal guidelines. Ensures effective staffing levels, and handles recruitment and selection for unit. Provides leadership and timely feedback in addition to a personalized work plan. 30%
• Provides in or out-patient psychosocial assessments, therapeutic interventions, and community resource support information and referrals for adult and pediatric patients and their families throughout the medical center. Develops and implements appropriate psychosocial interventions that enhance patient and family preparation for and adherence to medical, surgical, and pharmacological regimens. 10%
• Fully define, develop and create CSW Intern Program; support launch of and recruitment of; orient , train, provide tactical and operational support; ensure project is delivered on defined timescales and targets; collaborates with leadership to implement and onboard, socialize the program; implement and assess success; develop strategy, plan activities, coordinate promotion of program. 25%
• Conducts and documents assessment of patients within caseload for use in developing a master treatment plan. Develops age and disease appropriate care plans in timely manner as prescribed by Program policies and procedures utilizing all assessments and input from treatment team. Reviews and updates treatment plans for clients within caseload on a timely basis. Supports the participation of patients in planning for their care. Accurately coordinates education needs for the discharged patient/family. Teach families and hospital teams about diagnosis-specific community resources and insurances. Provides effective education, direction and guidance to clinical staff. Effectively collaborates as needed with the patient, family and healthcare team to facilitate appropriate patient transfers. 25%
• Acts as an effective liaison to medical staff to ensure continuity and congruity of hospital services in accordance with the plan of care. Effectively coordinates multi-disciplinary referrals. Facilitates effective and efficient hospital response to physician orders and the acquisition of necessary services. Utilizes treatment planning meetings to review problems, progress and discharge plans for all clients within caseload. 10%

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong leadership skills to help establish the departments mission, policies and procedures.
• Skills to understand and implement standards and regulations from various regulatory bodies.
• Skills to interpret and implement hospital, JCAHO, Health Department and Child Abuse Registry standards and regulations
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job, as well as a strategic and creative approach.
• Knowledge of the application of diverse therapeutic approaches to treating psychosocial problems
• Knowledge of critical thinking, problem solving and consensus building
• Knowledge of and ability to work within a complex health care system
• Highly experienced in handling crisis situations.
• Graduation with a Masters Degree from an accredited School of Social Work or Social Welfare
• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Demonstrated work experience with diverse cultures and low-income populations including homeless
• Current Clinical Social Work License issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Advanced communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple requests and priorities
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience creating/implementing intern programs
• Previous experience working as a lead and/or supervisor
• Knowledge of UCI policies and procedures
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.