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Social Worker - Pulmonary Services - 139350

UC San Diego Health
place San Diego, 92164
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Payroll Title

CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 3

Department

Pulmonary Services

Hiring Pay Scale

$50.01 - $65.89 / Hour

Worksite

La Jolla

Appointment Type

Career

Appointment Percent

100%

Union

HX Contract

Total Openings

1

Work Schedule

Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday

#139350 Social Worker - Pulmonary Services

Filing Deadline: Fri 5/22/2026

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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 from Career Appointment: Apply by 5/13/2026 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.

Description

Under general direction of Cystic Fibrosis leadership, the Clinical Social Worker provides social work services consisting of discharge planning, continuing care services and clinical social work services; including crisis intervention, mandated reporting, information and referral coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. The Social Worker is responsible for education and advocacy of patients, families and/or significant others. Participates in related department functions, such as community and program education.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A Master's degree from an accredited school of social work (MSW).
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - issued by the state of California
  • Three (3) years post MSW experience.
  • 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

  • Healthcare or Medical experience.
  • Experience with Pulmonary or Cystic Fibrosis patient population.

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: $104,421 - $137,578 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $50.01 - $65.89

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).

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If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

  • "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:
  • UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
  • UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Cancer

Issues

Sexual Abuse

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Practice Specifics

Populations

Cancer Patients
Victims of Crime/Abuse (VOC/VOA)
School

Settings

Faith-based organizations
In-patient Non-Psychiatric
In-patient Psychiatric
Milieu
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Home Health/In-home
Military