CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER III / CASE MANAGER

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The UCI Counseling Center is committed to delivering quality services that help students achieve optimal mental health for academic success, personal growth, and increased capacity to cope with the stresses of being a university student. The Counseling Center also provides training and learning opportunities to prepare future leaders in mental health and other service-oriented positions. The vision of the Counseling Center is to elevate the student experience and create pathways to success through a wide range of multiculturally based clinical, outreach, prevention, and training services. Our Values include Service, Community, Inclusion & Advocacy, and Integrity & Accountability.

The emphasis of this position is on case management services to students as a clinical social worker. Conduct case management visits and provide consultation to clinical staff. Additionally, conduct initial assessments, urgent care services; crisis response; and outreach in a university counseling center. Provide training within an American Psychological association (APA) accredited psychology doctoral internship. Participate in meetings and Center research and evaluation.

Required:

• Knowledge of Federal and California laws governing the practice of social work and privacy practices in post-secondary educational institutions.
• Ability to work with a broad variety of difficult cases and display effective knowledge of the social work profession.
• Must be able to demonstrate respect and integrate cultural sensitivity when providing services.
• Experience and interest in working with university students from multicultural backgrounds.
• Experience with electronic medical record keeping and documentation.
• Ability to collaborate with the campus community consisting of faculty, staff, and students.
• Skilled in coordinating, directing, evaluating, and implementing case management services for individuals with multiple psychological problems.
• Demonstrated skills in crisis management under conditions of limited supervision, high demands, and rapidly changing circumstances as well as developing and maintaining effective interaction with clients, university community, and outside agencies.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Skilled in effectively conveying information to individuals at various organizational levels. Ability to compose clear, grammatically correct, well-constructed correspondence, reports, and informational materials.
• Advanced degree from an accredited institution in Social Work.
• Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker (or license-eligible in California). License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences or must be licensed as a Clinical Social Worker in another US state or territory, or equivalent jurisdiction, if not in possession of a current CA license by start date. Maintain current and unrestricted California social work license (Provide documentation to Counseling Center).
• Fulfill or exceed continuing professional education requirements to maintain licensure and stay current with the field of social work.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience. Documentation or attestation of the provision of social work services for at least ten (10) outpatients or inpatients during the past three (3) years required for initial hire.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of available resources of the broader Orange County and Southern California area that can assist our students and campus population in meeting their psychosocial needs.
• Consultation and outreach experience, program development and evaluation including training faculty, staff and students.
• Training and experience in time limited psychotherapy, crisis response, substance/alcohol problems.
• Five post-licensure years of clinical practice.
• Experience in a large university counseling center.
• Interest in the application and integration of social justice in counseling center work.

Special Conditions:

• This position's schedule is generally M-F during traditional work hours. However, weekends or non-traditional work hours may be required for special projects, at busy times of the year, or when strict deadlines must be met. Hybrid work options may be available depending on operational needs of the center.
• The normal workweek for a full-time exempt employee is considered to be 40 hours, and for part-time exempt employees the proportion of 40 hours equivalent to the appointment percentage. However, greater emphasis is placed on meeting the responsibilities assigned to the position rather than on working a specified number of hours. Exempt employees do not receive overtime compensation or compensatory time off, or additional compensation beyond the established salary for the position. After extended periods of additional time worked or unusually heavy workload, supervisors may approve an employee's request for a temporary reduction in work schedule with no loss of pay.
• Position is represented.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $92,287.49- $121,772.16 (Annual).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*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.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.