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Clinical Social Worker - Care Management
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What they do
A Healthcare Social Worker provides individuals and families with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family care givers, providing patient education and counseling, and making referrals for other services. May also provide care and case management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
$80,290 / year median in California
+23% projected growth
Job Description
- Care Management UC San Diego Health
- 4.1 San Diego, CA Job Details $46.80
- $61.
United States Payroll Title:
CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 2
Department:
Care Management Hiring Pay Scale $78,863- $144,447
Worksite:
Hillcrest Appointment Type:
Career Appointment Percent:
100%Union:
HX Contract Total Openings:
1Work Schedule:
Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday- Friday; Rotating weekends, holidays #140715 Clinical Social Worker
Care Management Filing Deadline:
Tue 8/11/2026 UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply. UCSD Layoff fromCareer Appointment :
Apply by 07/31/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.Reassignment Applicants :
Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. This posting will remain open until a successful candidate has been identified.DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, and in addition to performing the full range of operational level duties, the Clinical Social Worker is responsible for administering a social service program or relevant work. Provides social work services consisting of discharge planning, continuing care services, and clinical social work services, including crisis intervention, mandated reporting, information and referral, and coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. The social worker is responsible for the education and advocacy of patients, families, and/or significant others. Participates in related department functions, such as community and program education. The Clinical Social Worker is required to work in all acute medical units, including the NICU and burn. Complete assessments in the NICU within two days of admission, complete weekly and discharge progress notes, and has the ability to case find. Other duties as assigned. Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Clinical Social Worker I, II or III level.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A
Master's degree from an accredited school of social work (MSW). Must possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to work within a team environment.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
California LCSW license (must have this certification to be hired at level III). Proven clinical training and/or work experience in the acute care, inpatient setting. Experience working with specialty medical populations, transplant, oncology, NICU and/or psych.SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Minimum two (2) years of post-MSW Social Work experience is required to be hired at level II. The pay scale for the CSW1 (less than 2 years post-MSW experience) is $78,863-103,857. The pay scale for the CSW2 (2+ years post-MSW experience) is $97.718- 128,753. The pay scale for the CSW3 (with California LCSW) is $109,645
- 144,447.
Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range:
$97,718- $128,767 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent:
$46.80- $61.