Social Work Supervisor 2

The Social Work Health Care Supervisor 2 provides a wide range of Clinical Social Services to all patients and providers at UC Davis Medical Center. The Social Work Health Care Supervisor 2 provides direct supervision and training to MSWs, LCSWs, graduate social work students, and administrative personnel.

The Social Work Health Care Supervisor 2 assists the Clinical Social Services Manager with the daily operations of the department, which provides services 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. The Social Work Health Care Supervisor 2 position is a 100% Supervising LCSW role within the Department of Clinical Social Services.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Use the Clinical Social Work process to assess, plan, coordinate, implement, and evaluate patient care needs and activities of the Crisis Team LCSWs
• Identify and oversee the implementation of social work interventions, and assess outcomes for diverse patient populations
• Serve as a resource for other LCSW Crisis Team members
• Provide training and delegate tasks
• Promote compliance with established policies and procedures
• Coordination of activities, e.g., collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and other departments, consulting with other LCSWs
• Monitors the quality of social work services being delivered by assigned LCSW staff
• Deliver comprehensive patient-centered care
• Crisis interventions, social work assessments, documentation, planning, implementation, teaching, and ongoing evaluation of social work care plans
• Coordinate health and mental health services with community providers
• Proactive supervision during each work shift
• Maintain patient and family satisfaction
• Professional Development
• Social Work Research
• Oversight of the operations of the Crisis Team Social Workers
• Ensure adherence to University policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local regulations

Apply By Date: January 5^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 valid California Board of Behavioral Sciences License Clinical Social Worker license without restrictions
• Master's degree in social work from an accredited School of Social Work
• Three years of clinical/direct service experience post-licensure within an acute care hospital setting
• At least two years of Supervisor experience in an acute hospital setting
• Demonstrated experience supervising program-level data collection as part of quality improvement or outcomes evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: verbal, written, and listening
• Ability to convey instructions, directions, and information appropriately and accurately
• Ability to work diplomatically with a wide variety of people. Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team and demonstrate respectful and collaborative communication is required
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict successfully and respectfully
• Ability to work independently, organize a schedule to complete tasks on time, and complete documentation or other projects in a timely fashion is required
• Demonstrated ability to organize a variety of concurrent activities, set realistic goals and objectives, plan, and meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments, with decisions reviewed by the department manager if they represent a departure from departmental goals
• Ability to direct the actions of others effectively to accomplish tasks and function
• Skills, knowledge, and ability to support the policies and procedures of the Department of Clinical Social Services and U.C. Davis Health System
• Ability to coach, mentor, teach, and provide counseling to employees
• Ability to implement appropriate corrective and disciplinary actions
• Ability to implement policies, procedures, and directives from management that may differ from personal conviction
• Knowledge of Windows-based computer software and electronic medical records
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Ability to organize a variety of concurrent activities, set realistic goals and objectives, plan, and meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of current trends in social work practice
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• 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 of child abuse, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legislation and laws regulating social work practice, e.g., Tarasoff, patient confidentiality, etc. Ability to make appropriate interventions based on law and professional ethics
• Ability to provide consultation, interpret clinical findings and diagnosis, make recommendations regarding treatment, care, and disposition
• Knowledge of suicidal behavior, the ability to assess lethality, and the ability to develop appropriate safety plans with the patient and provide recommendations for follow-up care to the interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of legal requirements and guidelines for providing psychiatric services including the appropriate use of the 5I50 application
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use the current DSM manual

Preferred Qualifications

• Specialty social work certification from accredited organizations such as the NASW, ACMA, etc.
• 2 years of supervisor experience in a healthcare setting post-licensure

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Social Work Process and Practice
• 20% - Leadership and Management
• 10% - Quality
• 5% - Professional Development
• 5% - Social Work Research

Department Overview

The mission of the Department of Clinical Social Services is to provide compassionate, comprehensive, high-quality Clinical Social Services to restore and enhance the biopsychosocial functioning of patients and their families. Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) support patients with conditions that span the entire health continuum. Clinical Social Services staff are on-site at UC Davis Medical Center 24 hours a day and seven days a week. LCSWs work collaboratively and in concert with physicians, nurses, utilization management, discharge planners, and other allied health professionals. Clinical Social Services staff assist patients and their families by addressing and resolving the social, financial, and psychological problems related to their health condition and facilitating patient movement through the health continuum.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $7,666.67 - $14,333.33
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: 24
• UC Job Title: SOCIAL WORK HC SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 006536
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Full-time
• Shift Hours: Variable (08 hours)
• Location: UCD Medical Center, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: 99 - Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

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: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html.

* 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 - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Walking - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Sitting - Continuous 6 to 8+ 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

• Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Marked changes in humidity or temperature - 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
• 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
• Maintain a flexible work schedule as required by workload and departmental needs, including working weekends and holidays

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 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.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to be seen, our recruiting process at UC Davis fosters authenticity, diversity, and inclusion. Studies have shown that some people may not apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Each unique role at UC Davis has a set of requirements and you could be perfect for this role, or you could be perfect for the next role! Don't meet all the requirements? We still encourage you to apply! #YouBelongHere #CA-ZM

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