The Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) program at UC San Diego Health is the only program south of Los Angeles that is accredited by the Adult Congenital Heart Association (ACHA). The ACHD social worker is responsible for the evaluation and ongoing psychosocial assessments of congenital heart disease patients in both the outpatient clinic and hospital settings. Individuals in this role are encouraged to be innovative and discuss/share their ideas and plans for psychosocial well-being in adults with CHD with the ACHD team. Transition planning for patients moving from the pediatric setting to adult care is an integral role of the social worker.

This position includes crisis intervention, mandated reporting, and coordination of referrals to health, mental health, and community resources/services/providers. The social worker is responsible for education and advocacy of patients, families and/or significant others. The position has the joint support and supervision of the Manager for Cardiovascular Operations and the Transplant Social Work Supervisor

The ACHD social worker facilitates patient and caregiver support groups and participates in various committees (including the patient and family advisory council). This individual is highly collaborative; partnering with multidisciplinary staff from other departments and programs both within the UCSD system and in the community. The candidate is provided opportunities (and encouraged to participate) in education, research and presentations at local, national, and international level.

• A Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work and possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as a clinical social worker as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - issued by the state of California.

• Three (3) years of post-MSW experience and be a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). With at least one year of experience being in a health care setting (hospital and/or outpatient clinic)

• Must possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Proven independent thinking, decision making, problem-solving and prioritization skills.

• Excellent skills to communicate and influence effectively with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and external constituents, both verbally and in writing.

• Experience conducting individual and group therapy sessions for mental health evaluation and promotion.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish.
• Prior experience working with both pediatric and adult patients and their families.
• Experience working in an ambulatory clinic.
• Experience with care coordination.

• 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.
• Able to travel to any UCSD or affiliate clinic/hospital location.