Adult TeamLCSW

Job Summary

The primary responsibilities for the Adult Team LCSW involve providing comprehensive, evidence-based, patient-centered social work services tailored to each individual's diagnostic condition(s), cognitive, psychological, and emotional functioning, communication and learning abilities, physical capabilities, support network, living environment, and social determinants of health. These services include, but are not limited to, biopsychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations in accordance with current DSM guidelines, suicide risk assessment and safety planning, brief supportive counseling, mandated reporting, discharge planning, education, and support for patients and families.

Social worker efforts should always be aimed at addressing the emotional, social, environmental, and financial challenges faced by patients and their families, particularly during hospitalization, or when managing acute, chronic, or terminal illnesses, ensuring ongoing care and support.

Apply By Date:
January 24, 2026, at 11:59 PM

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload a license and/or certification if required for the position

• California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Must maintain valid LCSW licensure without restrictions from the California Board of Behavioral Science to maintain employment with UC Davis Health
• Master of Social Work Degree from an accredited School of Social Work
• Current or recent direct social work services
• Proficient in basic computer skills
• Competent in reading, writing, speaking, and comprehending the English language
• Skillful in the appropriate use of medical terminology
• Capable of maintaining composure in high-pressure situations
• Committed to delivering excellence in patient care
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enabling effective collaboration in team settings and the clear, concise conveyance of complex clinical information
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism in all interactions
• Skilled in organizing multiple concurrent activities, setting realistic goals and objectives, planning effectively, and meeting deadlines while maintaining quality standards
• Adaptable to change in a positive, professional, and productive manner
• Proficient in conflict management and possesses strong advocacy skills
• Knowledgeable about the legal implications associated with clinical practice and documentation
• Understanding of individual, child, and family development, human behavior and communication, as well as the influence of culture and values in social work practice, psychotherapy, case management, and the intersection of social work and medicine
• Familiarity with reporting requirements for child abuse, elder abuse, and domestic violence, as well as significant legislation and laws regulating social work practice, including but not limited to Tarasoff and patient confidentiality
• Capable of making informed interventions based on legal standards and professional ethics
• Able to provide consultation, interpret clinical findings and diagnoses, and make recommendations regarding treatment, care, and disposition
• Demonstrates the ability to utilize clinical supervision to foster professional growth and critically assess clinical work
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities to manage diverse information and responsibilities, and to rapidly evaluate complex issues to devise potential solutions
• Proficient in completing psychiatric and psychosocial assessments for pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations
• Knowledgeable about suicidal behavior, capable of assessing lethality, and skilled in developing appropriate safety plans in collaboration with patients and providing recommendations for follow-up care to patients and interdisciplinary teams
• Familiar with the legal requirements and guidelines for delivering psychiatric services, including the appropriate use of the 5150 application
• Well-versed in the effective use of the current DSM manual
• Capable of assessing adjustment to illness and coping mechanisms, as well as providing brief counseling to…