Clinical Social Worker 2 - Pediatric

Location: Emergency Department / Inpatient. Position Overview The Clinical Social Worker II (LCSW) or Clinical Social Worker III's primary responsibilities are psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, consultation, education, community linkages, supportive services, and facilitating the plan of care through the health care continuum for patients, families, and staff, with particular focus on high-risk populations. The CSWII/III acts as a consultant to the clinical team, service lines and other departments, and participates in program development and quality improvement initiatives. The Clinical Social Worker II/III will provide therapeutic support to patients and their families at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital - Oakland. Required Qualifications Master's degree from a CSWE accredited school of Social Work. Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing (CSW III). Experience (internship/career) in a healthcare, mental health, and/or child protection working with children and families. Experience in crisis de-escalation and trauma informed care. Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Demonstrate resourcefulness, effective written and oral communication, diplomacy, and organizational and analytic skills. Self-directed, assertive and creative in problem solving, systems planning and patient care management in a high-volume work environment. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. Proficient text/pager, telephone, and computer skills including the use of the internet. Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with pediatric patients. Second language, Spanish. License / Certification Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing (CSW III). Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - San Francisco