Clinical Social Worker

Payroll Title CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 2 Department EC Social Work Services Hiring Pay Scale $97,718 - $144,447 / Year Worksite East Campus Medical Center (Alvarado Road) Appointment Type Career Appointment Percent 100% Union HX Contract Total Openings 1 Work Schedule Days, 8-12-Hour shifts, Sunday - Saturday; Variable #140785 Clinical Social Worker II/III- East Campus Filing Deadline Mon 8/17/2026 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment Reassignment Applicants Description Under general supervision, and in addition to performing the full range of operational level duties, responsible for administering social service programs or relevant work. Provides social work services consisting of discharge planning, continuing care services, and clinical social work services, including crisis intervention, mandated reporting, information and referral, and coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. The Clinical Social Worker is responsible for working on the Senior Behavioral Health Unit, Medical Floors, and the Emergency Department, depending on staffing needs. Providing clinical support to the patient population with individual and support system interventions, resource education and access, unsheltered, poly substance abuse/dependence, complex care management, grief, end of life, change in functioning levels, discharge planning, crisis intervention, and care management planning. Weekends, holidays and covering for vacations & sick time. 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). Must possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Must have proven independent thinking, decision making, problem-solving and prioritizing skills. Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual in both English and Spanish. Epic experience. Two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience. Two (2) years of experience working with varied levels of population. One (1) year of experience working in a hospital or residential setting. Experience working with high levels of social determinants patient populations, polysubstance abuse/dependence patient populations, unsheltered, and medical social work. 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. Shifts will be rotating, 5 days a week which may include weekend shifts and weekend rotations. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $97,718 - $128,767 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $46.80 - $61.67 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable. UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. 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