Resource Coordinator - Social Work OP - Days- FT - Orange

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

Under the auspices of UCI Health’s Ambulatory Clinical Social Work team, the Resource Coordinator will be based in the Emergency Department and support real-time identification, engagement, and follow-up for patients presenting with substance use disorders (SUDs) and co-occurring behavioral health needs. The coordinator facilitates access to evidence-based treatment, with an emphasis on low-threshold entry to medication for addiction treatment (MAT) and harm reduction strategies.
The role includes proactive outreach and screening, brief initial assessments, coordination with MAT programs and outpatient clinics, and ongoing patient support through early recovery. This Coordinator will promote equitable, non-stigmatizing care in the Emergency Department and assist patients in connecting to residential treatment programs and bridging gaps in social care needs of vulnerable patients. This position also supports the real-time resource response required under SB 963, including coordination of basic needs and safety-related referrals.

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding that abstinence-based behavioral programs that discourage MAT are not evidence-based.
• Understanding of substance use disorder (SUD) as a medical condition and MAT (Medication for Addiction Treatment) as an evidence-based treatment model.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to engage patients respectfully and in culturally responsive ways.
• Skill to communicate and interact effectively and pleasantly with colleagues, faculty, students, and community leaders, from multiple cultures.
• Possible weekend and evening hours
• Nonjudgmental, energetic, positive, harm-reduction approach to assisting patients with SUD with respect for patient confidentiality and privacy.
• Interest / proficiency in working with individuals recently released from incarceration, homeless individuals, and other marginalized populations.
• Greater than 2 years of data science research and/or work experience.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in a clinical setting with shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated understanding of SB 963 requirements related to basic needs, victim services, and closed-loop referrals for high-risk patients in emergency settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field required
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment of rapidly changing priorities and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to use electronic health records and standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Outlook); willingness to learn internal data and documentation systems.
• Ability to analyze and take action on complex matters, documents, and tasks. Ability to take the initiative and independently respond to requests in writing, in person, or over telephone.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong documentation skills, including data entry, file organization, and written communication.
• Preference for applicants with connections to and reflecting the diversity of the local community.
• Ability to communicate in languages spoken in the local community is a plus.

Total Compensation

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.

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 UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.