Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Pediatric Outpatient
Walnut Creek, California
UCSF Health Benioff Childrens Hospital Walnut Creek Outpatient Center

Job Opportunity: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

Location: Walnut Creek, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 5 days a week, 8 hours per day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM)
Work Setting: In-person at Walnut Creek/San Ramon; remote work option in Brentwood
Floating: Must be able to float to other facilities within the system

Job Description

• Provide social services in an outpatient pediatric clinic setting.
• Experience in case management is required.
• Must have pediatric experience.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker license in California.
• Minimum of 1 year of Licensed Clinical Social Worker experience within the last year.
• Experience working with pediatric patients.
• Experience in a clinic and outpatient setting.
• Case management experience.
• Ability to float to other facilities as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish (second language preferred).

Required Certifications & Training

• Current and valid Driver’s License or government photo ID matching professional license.
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, nationwide and specialized searches, must be current within 30 days of start.
• Education verification or copy of diploma/transcript.
• 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 and every 2 years thereafter.
• Annual TB questionnaire and two negative TB tests (PPD, QuantiFERON, or T-Spot) as per facility policy.
• Immunizations or titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccines or valid titers required; declinations may have restrictions).
• Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season.
• COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended but not required.
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start (specific mask types required).
• Completion of facility-specific learning modules and compliance training prior to or during orientation.
• Completion of emergency contact information and cybersecurity awareness training.
• Two supervisory references required, preferably from the most recent employment.
• Current and updated resume covering the last 7 years, with explanations for gaps over 30 days.
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually.

Additional Requirements

• Must complete facility-specific onboarding documents including confidentiality agreements and attestation forms.
• Must comply with background checks and credential verifications within specified timeframes.
• Must complete all required competency exams and pass with a minimum score of 80%.
• Must be prepared for pass/fail medication and telemetry exams on the first day of orientation if applicable.
• Must complete annual cybersecurity and HIPAA training with passing scores.
• Must comply with facility policies on COVID-19 questionnaires and exemptions if applicable.

Notes

• This position requires flexibility to work across multiple locations.
• Remote work is available for some locations but may have specific requirements.
• All documentation and certifications must be current and verifiable prior to start.
• Candidates with prior travel experience are not explicitly required but may be preferred.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Licensed Clinical Social Worker travel contract position.