(LCSW) Clinical Social Worker III - BMT - 133806

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
United States, California, San Diego
Dec 28, 2024
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 12/31/2025 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 01/10/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Current UC San Diego employees who apply by 01/03/2025 will have priority consideration for this position. Recruiters will refer qualified internal candidates after the first 7 days of the job posting. All qualified external applicants and additional internal applicants who apply after the priority date may have further consideration pending the results of the initial review. DESCRIPTION Bone and Marrow Transplantation (BMT) is a highly complex and resource-intensive treatment requiring a specialized multi-disciplinary team. Under the general supervision of BMT leadership, the BMT Clinical Social Worker III provides clinical social work services, including comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment and treatment planning; ongoing psychosocial evaluation; counseling for adjustment to illness and the impact of treatment; psycho-education; and linkage with resources, e.g., support and financial assistance. Services are provided to patients and their caregivers in both out-patient and in-patient settings. The Clinical Social Worker III also participates in related department functions. Performs all other duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school. Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - issued by the state of California. A minimum of three (3) years post-Master's Degree (MSW) experience. Strong ability to provide advanced clinical social work interventions, including crisis intervention, brief mental health services to individuals and couples, family counseling, anticipatory grief work, supportive counseling, group therapy, and mandated reporting. Proven experience with the provision of social work services to oncology patients of diverse age groups, with sensitivity to the cross-section of the cultural population. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS BMT experience or solid organ transplant experience. Experience with patients identified for HCT or IEC transplant. Experience in an oncology setting. Development and utilization of research to improve clinical practice and implement evidence-based psychosocial support programs, services, and interventions. Interest in research to advance clinical psychosocial knowledge in providing healthcare services to cancer patients. Epic experience. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $95,626 - $125,990 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $45.80 - $60.34 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).