Licensed Clinical Social Worker

About the role

The goal of the UC Davis EDAPT clinic is to intervene as early as possible to support recovery for individuals with serious mental illness. The LCSW serves as an integral member of the UC Davis EDAPT team, providing screening, assessments, care coordination, information and referral to community resources, and other social work services designed to meet the complex needs of patients and families in the clinic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide case management/care coordination services in this coordinated specialty care (CSC) program by directly supporting individuals through navigating community-based services, resource linkage, and support in crisis management under the supervision of the program supervisor
• Support conversations on family needs identification (FNI), set case management goals with individuals, and facilitate access to community supports and resources for individuals and support persons
• Assist with transitions from inpatient or higher levels of care to CSC, as well as support with discharge planning once their time in the program has concluded
• Adhere to and promote the ethics and values of the social work profession, using the NASW Code of Ethics as a guide to ethical decision making
• Advocate for the patient's right to self-determination, confidentiality, access to supportive services and resources, and appropriate inclusion in decision making that affects their health and well-being
• Act as an active participant and work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team by recognizing and offering services that address the biopsychosocial needs of the patient
• Participate in special projects and collect data to improve the quality of services delivered to our patients

Minimum Qualifications

• California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license, active and unrestricted
• Graduation with a master's degree from an accredited school of social work (MSW)
• At least 2 years of experience in a social service or healthcare setting (i.e., case management or social work)
• Knowledge of community resources and awareness of how to assist patients and families with linkage to resources
• Knowledge and understanding of individual, child, and family development, human behavior and communication, the influence of culture and values in social work practice, psychotherapy, case management, and the relationship between social work practice and medicine
• Knowledge and skills in the areas of individual, group, and family therapy
• Solid biopsychosocial assessment abilities
• Ability to perform in-depth chart analysis to obtain and communicate accurate information in a concise, informative manner
• Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of biopsychosocial and behavioral health treatment plans
• Knowledge of chronic and acute disease, and how it influences patient and family functioning
• Ability to handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks effectively and efficiently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with physicians and other healthcare and psychiatric providers, consumers and families, clinical and research staff, and other health care professionals
• Experience interacting with people of diverse backgrounds, the ability to identify when differences in culture or language may impact communication, and knowledge of how to resolve those differences appropriately and with cultural humility
• Knowledge of child, elder or dependent adult abuse and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legislation and laws regulating social work practice, e.g., Tarasoff, patient confidentiality, etc., and the ability to make appropriate interventions based on law and policy
• Knowledge and experience with Windows based computers and associated software programs
• Ability to work independently and organize a variety of concurrent activities, set realistic goals and objectives, plan ahead and meet deadlines without compromising quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with assisting in psychiatric case management services including psychiatric hospitalization and linkage to community resources
• Experience with electronic medical records
• Previous experience working with family members of consumers with major psychiatric disorders
• Spanish language skills are strongly preferred; use of Spanish language skills in a professional context

Department Overview

The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UC Davis is committed to promoting world class mental health services that help patients and families live their lives more fully. Our four key mission areas — patient care, training and education, research and community engagement — actively support this commitment. Our faculty and trainees provide mental health services at multiple locations throughout the greater Sacramento area and a number of our faculty conduct research at sites throughout Northern California. We offer three accredited psychiatry residency training programs and support several fellowships.

Pay

• Salary or Pay Range: $56.54 - $74.62 hourly
• Salary Grade: 145
• UC Job Title: CLIN LIC SOCIAL WORKER
• UC Job Code: 009306

Schedule

• Shift: M-F; 8-5
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

• 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

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