Clinical Social Worker III - Clinical Social Work - FT, Days

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!

Position summary: Incumbent is responsible for delivering social services, including psychosocial evaluation and treatment, advocacy, teaching, referrals to community services, and assisting as needed with discharge planning. Participates in case coverage and other necessary support for other social workers in the Department of Clinical Social Work / Care Coordination. Participates in formal and informal teaching, including supervision of social work graduate students and in-service education for nurses, nursing students, medical residents, fellows, interns, and ancillary staff.

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.

• 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. 20%
• Organizes and facilitate support group(s) as necessary or requested. 10%
• Enters progress notes on a daily basis for all patients within caseload. Ensures progress notes are accurate, refer to problems identified on the treatment plan, address progress and gains as related to treatment goals, and are written legibly. Document incidents or unusual occurrence at the time that it happens. 15%
• Effectively collaborates as needed with the patient, family and healthcare team to facilitate appropriate patient transfers. 15%
• 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. 15%
• 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. 15%
• 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. 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:

• Skills to interpret and implement hospital, JCAHO, Health Department and Child Abuse Registry standards and regulations
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Knowledge of and ability to work within a complex health care system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Current Clinical Social Work License issued by the Board of Behavioral Sciences
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
• Currently posses an ASW License

Licenses and Certifications:

• LCSW (Required)

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.