Clinical Social Worker (Msw/Lcsw) - Primary Care

Working within Primary Care Social Work, you will be responsible for working collaboratively with the patient, Faculty Practice Group, community resources, other providers, managed care operations, the UCLA Health System and health plans to implement, coordinate, and monitor options and services to meet at-risk patients’ healthcare needs through communication and coordination with providers, Comprehensive Care Coordinators, and staff at the practice site and in the appropriate UCLA Health System units to promote quality, cost-effective outcomes and appropriate level and mix of care. You will provide direct social work services, including assessment, intervention, and recommendations to individual patients and their families. Participate in interdisciplinary activities, comply with departmental standards regarding attendance, documentation, continuous quality improvement, statistics, departmental policies and procedures, and the Code of Ethics as well as keep current with professional social work health care knowledge base and pursue further enhancement of job-related knowledge. Salary Range: $97,363 - $116,364 Annual

* MSW or LCSW (MSW will be hired as a Clin Social Worker 2; LCSW will be hired as a Clin Social Worker 3) * 1-2 years working in a healthcare environment * Post-masters social work experience in a healthcare setting is highly desirable. * Excellent oral and written communication skills. * Strong relationship building skills. * Excellent problem solving ability. * Demonstrated skill in psychosocial assessments of patients/families, clinical interventions, and treatment planning with patients and families. * Demonstrated work with interdisciplinary teams. * Must carry beeper during normal work hours and respond to pages in a timely manner (use is frequent). * Must operate telephone, fax, and copy machines (use is frequent). * Excellent organizational and time management skills, including the ability to handle multiple conflicting priorities simultaneously. * Demonstrate proficiency in computer skills such as Microsoft Office Programs and Windows computer function, computer navigation, and ability to use computerized patient care systems. * Ability to be flexible and work according to availability of office personnel, patient and resources required to coordinate care of patient.