(MSW) Gender Health Care Coordinator - 137726

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers
United States, California, San Diego
Dec 09, 2025
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 12/11/25 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. DESCRIPTION Works directly with physician lead and administrative leadership to coordinate program and provide program specific services. The role of the Gender Health Program Coordinator is dedicated to ensuring that transgender patients are able to successfully navigate all UCSDH resources available to them. Will address patient concerns, inform them of available services and help navigate insurance plans. In addition, the navigator interfaces with hospital and clinical leadership to ensure that the full spectrum of patient needs and services are addressed and delivered seamlessly. Including but not limited to the following: Health promotion Patient concerns Advocacy and outreach Disease prevention Innovations Counseling referrals Community referrals Specialized Scope of Service: LGBTQIA+ Community Group Facilitation Experience Clinical assessment knowledge Letters of readiness for surgery MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A Master's Degree from an accredited school of social work or equivalent. Three (3) years of relevant experience. Experience and proven success serving as a clinical resource and liaison for patients and their families and assisting with navigating all aspects of the healthcare system. Clinical background with experience providing clinical education, and serving as a liaison with clinical service providers is required. Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to speak concisely to clients, navigators, and interact with other care team members. Strong knowledge of Gender affirming care, case management, and patient navigation. Organized with confidential materials, caseloads, appointment tracking. Ability to build relationships with different types of people including clients, organizational members and members of the interdisciplinary care team. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - issued by the state of California. Bilingual English/Spanish. Ability to create educational content related to best practices in gender health care SPECIAL CONDITIONS Must be willing to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Position will float between Hillcrest and La Jolla location. Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: Unclassified - No data available (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: Unclassified - No data available Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).