Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

The Primary Care Behavioral Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) provides behavioral health services to adult patients ages 18 and older within UC Davis Health's collaborative, integrated Primary Care model. As an integral member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, the LCSW partners with Primary Care providers and other healthcare professionals to address the biopsychosocial needs of patients and integrate behavioral health support into their overall care.

Using advanced clinical judgment and evidence-based practices, the LCSW provides psychosocial assessment, treatment planning, brief psychotherapy, care coordination, and connection to community resources for patients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, adjustment-related concerns, and other behavioral health needs commonly addressed in the Primary Care setting. The LCSW advocates for patient self-determination, confidentiality, access to appropriate services and resources, and meaningful participation in decisions affecting their health and well-being while practicing in accordance with the professional ethics and values of social work.

This hybrid position offers the opportunity to provide meaningful, patient-centered behavioral health care within a collaborative academic health system while contributing to the continued quality and effectiveness of integrated behavioral health services. On-site work is located near the UC Davis Health hospital campus in Sacramento. The role currently serves the adult population, with the potential to expand services to pediatric patients based on future Department needs.

Apply By Date : Nove,ber 8 th , 2026, at 11:59 PM

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload a license and/or certification if required for the position .

• California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Graduation from an accredited school of social work with a M aster's degree in S ocial W ork (MSW)
• A minimum of three (3) years' recent experience in the field of S ocial W ork
• Demonstrated ability to work on a multidisciplinary team
• Must have solid psychosocial assessment skills
• Must demonstrate ability to effectively and efficiently handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks
• Must be able to master detailed and complex information regarding benefits and coordination of care
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Extensive, broad-based clinical experience
• Skills to perform in-depth chart analysis to provide accurate information in a concise, informative manner
• Experience in identifying and analyzing care/service needs for patients
• Requires a high level of clinical judgment, problem-solving skills, creativity, organizational and priority-setting abilities, with excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of care/services provided in differing levels of care in ambulatory and institutional settings
• Knowledge of community resources
• Knowledge of biopsychosocial and behavioral health treatment plans
• Ability to work with all levels of staff, both inter- and intra-departmental, to create a cooperative relationship and positive working environment
• Knowledge of legal requirements and guidelines for providing psychiatric services, including mental status exams, suicide risk assessments, 5150 applications, and mandated reporting requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing short-term, evidence-based psychotherapy
• Experience working in a healthcare setting
• Training and experience in evidence-based therapies (CBT, Behavioral Activation, Problem-Solving Therapy, and similar)

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Clinical Service
• 15% - Communication/Collaboration/Teamwork
• 5% - Professional Development

Department Overview

Collaborative Care is an integrated behavioral health program that provides individual short-term psychotherapy services to patients within their primary care clinic location. The S ocial W orker collaborates closely with the patient's primary care provider as well as a consulting psychiatric practitioner. Collaborative Care is supported by the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, which is a collaborative team of nearly 80 faculty, staff, residents, fellows, and trainees who work together to provide a comprehensive range of mental and behavioral health services to a diverse socioeconomic patient population throughout the greater Sacramento area.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $56.54 - $ 74.62
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 145
• UC Job Title: CLIN LIC SOCIAL WORKER
• UC Job Code: 009306
• Number of Positions: 3
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100 % Full-time
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
• Location: Multiple UC Davis Health Primary Care clinic locations throughout Sacramento , CA
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work) : This position offers a hybrid schedule of three (3) on-site days and two (2) remote days per week. On-site days will be split across approximately two (2) to three (3) Primary Care clinic locations in the Sacramento area.

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources, and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial, and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting the UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees .

• High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
• Retirement plans for eligible employees, including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life , short/long term disability , pet insurance , legal coverage , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
• Pregnancy and Parental Leave , Family & Medical Leave , Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
• Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
• Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employees' lives
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional, up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional, up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional, up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional , u p to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional , u p to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional , u p to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional, up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• UC Davis is a smoke-and tobacco-free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis-owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• This position offers a hybrid schedule of three (3) on-site days and two (2) remote days per week.
• On-site days will be split across approximately two (2) to three (3) Primary Care clinic locations in the Sacramento area.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position .

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and training requirements

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan , and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.

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