Clinical Social Worker - Oncology

Job Summary

Clinical Social Worker - Oncology

Social Work - Children's Services
• Full Time

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• Intervene with patients who have complex psychosocial needs and assist with eligibility determination for social programs and funding sources.
• Provide crisis intervention to patients and families with psychosocial needs and coordinate and facilitate the development of discharge plans of care.
• Coordinate resources and services in response to a patient s psychosocial needs while collaborating with Case Managers, Nursing Staff, Medical Staff, and ancillary departments to support timely and safe discharge or ongoing care within fiscal realities.
• Practice within UCSF s mission and values, participate in department education and practice improvement activities, and work in a collaborative practice model with the multidisciplinary treatment team to optimize patient outcomes and timely discharge.
• Provide social work services to patients regardless of gender, background, language, age, disability, or other protected status.
• For CSW III (LCSW), engage in advanced clinical leadership activities such as program planning, educational programs, clinical supervision, and consultation to the clinical team and community.

• Masters degree from a CSWE accredited school of Social Work.
• Experience (internship/career) in a healthcare and/or hospital setting preferred.
• Experience in crisis de-escalation and trauma-informed care.
• Knowledge of community resources relevant to illness, symptoms, mental status, and functional impairments; understanding of medical and psychological sequelae of illness.
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, effective written and oral communication, diplomacy, organization and analytical skills.
• Self-directed, assertive and creative in problem solving, systems planning and patient care management in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Basic pager, telephone, and computer skills including internet use.
• Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.

• All items from Clinical Social Worker II requirements, plus:
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California (Board of Behavioral Sciences).
• Three years of healthcare experience (hospital setting preferred).
• Advanced clinical knowledge and skills with leadership responsibilities including program planning, education, supervision, and consultation.

• Current California Licensed Clinical Social Worker in good standing.
• Three years of healthcare experience, hospital setting preferred; pediatric experience preferred.
• Second language:
  Spanish.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (California) / Board of Behavioral Sciences (for CSW III).

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what s possible for the patients we serve. UCSF Health is consistently ranked among the top hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report and offers opportunities for professional growth.

UCSF values professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence. We are committed to equity and building a diverse, welcoming community. More information is available f.edu.

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.

Location:

San Francisco, CA
• Campus:
Mission Bay (SF)
• Work Style:
Fully On-Site
• Shift: Days
• Shift Length: 10 Hours
• Additional Shift Details:
Monday - Friday