Clinical Social Worker - Pediatric

Location: Emergency Department / Inpatient The Clinical Social Worker II or Clinical Social Worker III's (LCSW) primary responsibilities are psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, consultation, education, community linkages, supportive services, and facilitate 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 followed by 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.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Second language, Spanish.

License/Certifications

• Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing (CSW III).

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

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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.

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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.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Second language, Spanish.

License/Certifications

• Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing (CSW III).