Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Pediatric ED & Inpatient
Oakland, California
UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland

Job Opportunity: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Location: Oakland, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Evenings (4 days per week, Monday - Thursday)
Hours: 4x8 hour shifts, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM (32 hours/week)

Job Description

• Provide social services primarily for Pediatric Emergency Department and Inpatient units.
• Ability to float to other facilities within the health system.
• Work environment includes pediatric and neonatal intensive care units (NICU), medical-surgical, and emergency department settings.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in California.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker experience within the last year.
• Case management experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pediatric hospital settings, including Pediatrics and NICU.
• Experience in Medical-Surgical and Emergency Department environments.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.

Certifications & Training Requirements

• Current and valid government-issued photo ID matching professional license.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, sex offender search, and education verification.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including physician statement of fitness to work.
• Drug testing: Standard 9-panel (excluding THC) within 30 days of start, renewed every 2 years.
• Immunizations and titers as required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years, no declinations accepted except medical exemptions)
  • Negative TB tests (2 required: one within 1 year, one within 3 months of start) or chest X-ray if positive TB history
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (IGG titer or 2 vaccines; history of disease not accepted)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination (required during flu season)
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific approved masks required).
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required as of current policy.

Competency & Skills Testing

• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually.
• Medication and pharmacology competency exam with a passing score of 80% or higher.
• Core competency exams (Parts I, II, III) with passing scores of 80% or higher, updated annually.
• Pass/fail testing on medication and telemetry exams on orientation day (specific to nursing roles; social workers may have different requirements).

Background & Employment History

• Verification of 7 years of work history matching resume; gaps of 30 days or more must be explained.
• Two supervisory references required, preferably from the most recent employment.
• Current and updated resume including last 7 years of work history required.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to complete required learning modules and training prior to or during orientation.
• Completion of facility-specific forms including emergency contact information, cyber security awareness training, and confidentiality agreements as applicable.
• Compliance with facility COVID-19 preparedness protocols and questionnaires prior to start.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) training may be required depending on unit assignment.

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work evening shifts with a consistent Monday through Thursday schedule.
• Ability to float to other units/facilities is expected.
• Spanish language skills are preferred but not mandatory.
• This is a travel/contract position requiring flexibility and adaptability to different pediatric care environments.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and social workers considering this LCSW travel contract opportunity.