Clinical Social Worker I/II - Focus Team

Psych-ZSFG-Adult-CWCM

Full Time

77054BR

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Citywide Focus Team Clinical Supervisor, the incumbent provides continuous, comprehensive mental health services including crisis intervention, outreach, therapy and case management to a caseload of severely mentally ill adults who are high users of psychiatric mental health services, often with concurrent substance abuse and/or health problems. Citywide Focus celebrates the notion that each of us is embedded in a culture and community that provides support. Citywide Focus consist of four Focus team that specialize in providing culturally and linguistically competent services to the diverse communities of San Francisco.  The Cross Currents team focuses on Women, Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender and HIV positive clients. The Hong Ling team has a focus on Asian clients. The Kujichagulia team focuses on African American and European American clients. The Senderos team specializes in working with Latinx and Korean speaking clients. The CSW position assesses presenting problems, obtains psychosocial history, conducts mental status examination and diagnoses using the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM); participates in a multi-disciplinary treatment team; acts as liaison to inpatient units and other service providers to facilitate referrals and service/treatment; maintains client records according to California, City and County requirements; maintains a master-level requirements; attends staff meetings and participates in training session, other duties assigned.  

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Department Description

The San Francisco General Hospital (SFGH) is dedicated to providing services that integrate medical, psychiatric, and addiction treatment. SFGH is the largest provider of acute psychiatric care and the only San Francisco provider of psychiatric emergency care.

Required Qualifications

• CSW I: Masters degree in social work, psychology, or counseling or related field from an accredited school of social work. In addition to all the above apply.
• CSW II (in addition to the above).  A Master's degree in social work, psychology or counseling from an accredited school of social work and possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as a clinical social worker, as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position in addition to all the above apply.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others. Ability to work in a high stress, high volume area and work well under pressure and with deadlines. Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately, and be detailed oriented. Able to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required timeframes. Knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work as a team member in a culturally diverse setting
• One year experience doing community based case management and the ability to do outreach including to SRO hotels
• Able to lift 50lbs and climb stairs
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability
• Ability to work with clients and program staff from diverse cultural and social class backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior related UC experience
• Case Management experience
• Two years working with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless and dual diagnosed populations
• One year experience working with African American, LGBTQI, HIV+, Latinx, Chinese or Korean clients
• Language proficiency in Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean or Spanish

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

007890 CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 1 EX

Job Category

Allied Health

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Location

Mission District (SF)