Job Description

Medical Social Worker

Job Summary

The Medical Social Worker enhances patient's well-being and helps meet the basic needs of patients, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of patients who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. The Medical Social Workers work in collaboration with physicians, nurses, utilization management, discharge planners, Clinical Case Management, and other Allied Health professionals.

Apply By Date : January 24 th, 2025 at 11:59 PM

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

• A Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited institution
• Demonstrated recent minimum of two years of post-graduate experience in the field
• Experience or knowledge of healthcare or health and human services including child welfare
• Psychosocial Assessment and care coordination skills

Preferred Qualifications

• An ACSW number or be eligible to receive one
• Demonstrated experience working in an acute care setting

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Social Work Process and Practice
• 15% - Communication Skills
• 10% - Collaboration and Teamwork
• 5% - Education Facilitator of Learning
• 5% - Advocacy and Ethics
• 5% - Professional Development and Accountability

Department Overview


The Clinical Social Services and Case Management Departments at UC Davis Health have the combined responsibilities of twenty-four-hour hospital-wide Utilization Review, Discharge Planning, TAR, Medicare patient notification letters, initial and concurrent authorizations, and hospital-wide Health Care Management. The Clinical Social Services Department provides comprehensive social services to patients and their family members, who possess a variety of biopsychosocial needs, during their hospitalizations.



POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $45.69 - $60.31
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 146
• UC Job Title: SOCIAL WORKER 2
• UC Job Code: 009307
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 90% Full-time
• Shift Hours: V arious Ev ening /Night shift s (12 hours), Shift differential may apply.
• Location: Main Hospital , Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: HX-Healthcare Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site
• THIS 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 .


If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC:

• 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 - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
  • Lifting/Carrying 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
  • Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
  Environmental Demands
  
  • Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Microwave/Radiation - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Extreme Temperatures - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
  • Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - 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
  • Must be able to work in the Emergency department and Acute Hospital setting
  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 the successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
  • 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
  
  • 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
  • Must be able to work in the Emergency department and Acute Hospital setting
  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 the successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
  • 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.
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  About University of California Davis Health System

  UC Davis is the home of the Aggies — go-getters, change makers and problem solvers who make their mark at one of the top public universities in the United States. Since we first opened in 1908, we’ve been known for standout academics, sustainability and Aggie Pride as well as valuing the Northern California lifestyle. These themes are woven into our 100-plus-year history and our reputation for solving problems related to food, health, the environment and society.Our 5,300-acre campus is in the city of Davis, a vibrant college town of about 68,000 located in Yolo County. The state capital is 20 minutes away, and world-class destinations such as the San Francisco Bay Area, Lake Tahoe and the Napa Valley are within a two-hour drive.

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