Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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As part of the Ambulatory Case Management team, the LCSW Case Manager will work independently, receives direction concerning the overall goals and objectives of the department and participates in actions to achieve these departmental goals. The LCSW manages a caseload of patients including both short- and long-term patients, participates in the integration of behavioral health into the primary care setting, coordinates care, and acts as a resource to the team for social work and behavioral health issues. Performance of case management and care coordination is facilitated primarily through telephonic, electronic, and/or on-site communication with UCD Health personnel and individual patients on a longitudinal, scheduled, or as needed frequency. This role has responsibility for the assessment, of patients of infant, children, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.

Apply By Date: February 23, 2025 at 11:59pm. Selection activities may start at any time.

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

• California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Graduation from an accredited school of social work (MSW).
• 2 Years recent experience in a health care setting
• Experience and knowledge with case or care management
• Experience in identifying and analyzing care/ service needs for case managed patients
• Skills to perform in-depth chart analysis to provide accurate information in a concise, informative manner.
• Requires a high level of clinical judgement, problem-solving skills, creativity, organizational and priority setting abilities, with excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of care/services provided in differing levels of care, i.e., ambulatory, and institutional settings, community-based resources, skilled nursing facilities, home health, hospice, and palliative care.
• Knowledge/experience in assessing patients in clinic setting or telephonically to recognize changes in health/ mental/ social status.
• Knowledge of biopsychosocial and behavioral health treatment plans.
• Analytical skills to identify and obtain pertinent data from multiple sources to identify patient care needs.
• Ability to work with all levels of staff, both inter- and intra-departmental to create a cooperative relationship and positive work environment.
• Effective time management skills to accommodate special projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Ability to make independent judgments based on clinical social work knowledge and experience required in planning for short, intermediate and long-term goals.
• Skills to perform biopsychosocial assessments and to develop case plans that address case management needs within the scope of social work practice.
• Strength based social work approach with an emphasis on patient self-determination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in Case Management.
• Possess a valid California Driver's license or be otherwise able to travel from one location to another throughout the UC Davis Health outpatient clinics.

Key Responsibilities

• 80% - Clinical Practice
• 15% - Communications/Collaboration/Teamwork
• 5% - Professional Development

Department Overview

Ambulatory Case Management serves to improve the health of high-risk patients through empowerment, self-management support, care coordination, case management, and education. The program aims to develop an effective and cost-efficient system of delivering and managing patient-centered care with a focus on chronic illness requiring case management. The LCSW case manager shall adhere to and promote the ethics and values of the social work profession, using the NASW code of ethics as a guide to ethics in decision making. The LCSW case manager will advocate for the patient's right to self-determination, confidentiality, access to support services and appropriate inclusion in decision making that affects their health and well-being.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $50.28-$66.36
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 145
• UC Job Title: CLIN LIC SOCIAL WORKER
• UC Job Code: 009306
• Number of Positions:1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): 0800-1630
• Location: UCDHAS Building (HSP165)
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site
• This position is not an H-1B visa opportunity

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 rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

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* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

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 Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 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.

Able to travel from one location to another throughout the UC Davis Health outpatient clinics.

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.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis 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 or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

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