Clinical Social Worker - Medicine

La Jolla

9500 Gilman Drive, San Diego, CA 92037, United States

Payroll Title:

CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 3

Department:

MEDICINE/ Owen Clinic

Hiring Pay Scale

$109,640.88 - $127,044.36 / Year

Worksite:

La Jolla

Appointment Type:

Career

Appointment Percent:

100%

Union:

HX Contract

Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday

#141155 Clinical Social Worker - Medicine

Filing Deadline: Fri 9/11/2026

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 from Career Appointment: Apply by 9/01/2026 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

The Department of Medicine (DOM) is responsible for fulfilling the teaching, research, and clinical missions of the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) and employs 486+ full-time salaried faculty members and 100+ academic appointees. Staff personnel include 600+staff in 9 bargaining units, students, and volunteers. There are 250 clinical faculty practicing at multiple sites and hospitals.

Recognized as one of the nation's leading HIV primary care clinics, the Owen Clinic provides comprehensive, whole-person care that addresses the medical, behavioral, and social needs of people living with HIV. Located in the heart of Hillcrest, our clinic is deeply rooted in the LGBTQ+ community and committed to delivering culturally responsive, inclusive, and equitable care. We offer a full spectrum of services, including state-of-the-art HIV medical treatment, behavioral health, supportive services, and a nationally recognized research program.

Under general supervision, and in addition to performing the full range of operational level duties, responsible for administering a licensed social service program designed to support engagement in care, treatment adherence, and optimal health outcomes for individuals living with HIV. Provides licensed social work services consisting of 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. Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a team.
• Excellent interpersonal to work with ethnically, culturally and socioeconomic diverse populations.
• Must have proven independent thinking, decision making, problem solving and prioritizing skills.
• Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.
• Excellent ability to multi-task with demanding schedules.
• Resume/CV

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Employment is subject to pre-employment physical for those who work in clinical settings and/or with patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• Complies with the University of California, San Diego Health (UCSDH) Principles of Community.
• This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $109,641 - $144,448 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $52.51 - $69.18

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 Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or "bench-to-bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

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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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.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employ…