Social Work Supervisor 2 (Transplant)

The Social Work Supervisor 2 (Transplant Team) provides clinical and operational leadership for licensed clinical social workers supporting inpatient and ambulatory transplant services. Serving as a key advisor to transplant leadership, this role oversees daily operations, staffing assignments, and resource management while ensuring alignment with transplant center goals, regulatory standards, and patient care priorities.
This position supervises social workers across adult and pediatric inpatient and outpatient settings, including career and per diem staff, and may oversee interns and other assigned personnel. Responsibilities include onboarding, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, mentorship, resolving staff concerns and grievances, and fostering professional development within a highly specialized transplant environment. The Supervisor maintains professional competence and participates in transplant compliance, quality improvement, and performance improvement initiatives, with opportunities for community outreach involvement.
The Supervisor partners with interdisciplinary teams to address complex operational and patient care challenges, support policy and procedure development, and lead quality assurance activities. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Supervisor provides advanced social work interventions for patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs.

Apply By Date: June 5^th, 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.

• Valid CA LCSW licensure with the Board of Behavioral Science to maintain employment with UC Davis Health
• Master's degree in social work from a U.S. regionally accredited institution or foreign equivalent
• At least three years of Supervisor experience in a medical setting
• Two years of clinical/direct service experience post-licensure within an acute care hospital setting
• Previous experience supervising program-level data collection as part of quality improvement or outcomes evaluation
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: verbal, written and listening
• Ability to convey instructions, directions and information appropriately and accurately
• Ability to work diplomatically with a wide variety of people
• Ability to work as a team member
• Ability to work well as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team and demonstrate respectful and collaborative communication is required
• Demonstrated ability to successfully and respectfully manage conflict
• Ability to work independently, organize schedule to complete tasks on time, and complete documentation or other projects in a timely fashion is required
• Ability to organize a variety of concurrent activities, set realistic goals and objectives, plan and meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Ability to work independently with a minimal direction
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments, with decisions reviewed by the department manager if they represent departure from departmental goals
• Ability to direct the actions of others effectively in order to accomplish tasks and function
• Skills, knowledge and ability to support the policies and procedures of the Department of Clinical Social Services and U.C. Davis Health System
• Ability coach, mentor, teach, and provide counseling to employees
• Ability to implement appropriate corrective and disciplinary actions
• Ability to implement policies, procedures and directives from management that may differ from personal conviction
• Knowledge of Windows-based computer software and electronic medical records
• Ability to utilize medical terminology appropriately
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Demonstrates accountability and professionalism
• Knowledge of performance improvement and evidence-based practice
• Knowledge of current trends in social work practice
• Knowledge of legal implications in clinical practice and documentation
• Knowledge and understanding of individual, child, and family development, human behavior and communication, the influence of culture and values in social work practice, psychotherapy, case management, and the relationship between social work practice and medicine
• Knowledge of child abuse, elder abuse, and domestic violence reporting requirements, and other significant legislation and laws regulating social work practice, e.g., Tarasoff, patient confidentiality, etc.
• Ability to make appropriate interventions based on law and professional ethics
• Ability to provide consultation, interpret clinical findings and diagnosis, make recommendations regarding treatment, care and disposition
• Knowledge of suicidal behavior, the ability to assess lethality, and the ability to develop appropriate safety plans with the patient and provide recommendations for follow-up care to the interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge of legal requirements and guidelines for providing psychiatric services including the appropriate use of the 5I50 application
• Knowledge of and ability to effectively use current DSM manual

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred specialty social work certification from accredited or organization such as the NASW, ACMA, etc.
• Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in transplant

Key Responsibilities

• 40% - Social Work Services, Education, and Coordination of Care Services
• 30% - Supervision
• 25% - Administrative Duties of Transplant Social Work Programs
• 5% - Maintains Current Professional Practice

Department Overview

The mission of the Department of Clinical Social Services is to provide compassionate, comprehensive, high-quality Clinical Social Services to restore and enhance the biopsychosocial functioning of patients and their families. Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW) support patients with conditions that span the entire health continuum. Clinical Social Services staff are on-site at UC Davis Medical Center 24 hours a day and seven days a week. LCSWs work collaboratively and in concert with physicians, nurses, utilization management, discharge planners and other allied health professionals. Clinical Social Services staff assist patients and their families by addressing and resolving the social, financial and psychological problems related to their health condition and facilitating patient movement through the health continuum.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $7,891.67 - $14,775.00
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: 24
• UC Job Title: SOCIAL WORK HC SUPV 2
• UC Job Code: 006536
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Full-time
• Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday (8 AM-5 PM)
• Location: Main Hospital, Sacramento, CA
• Union Representation: Non-Represented (PPSM)
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.
If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html.

• High-quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Environmental Demands

• Loud noise levels - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Communication skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Numerical skills - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Constant Interaction - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Continuous 6 to 8+ Hours

Work Environment

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
• Must adhere to policies and procedures and adapt easily to changes to workflow, work standards, work practices, and work assignments because of advancements in technology, healthcare coverage changes, new/revised regulatory requirements, and new social work practice standards and programs,
• Must work effectively within a stressful, sometimes hazardous environment with rapidly changing priorities and deadlines.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position.

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements

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.

A Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.
As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere #CA-ZM
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