Clinical Social Worker Supervisor

Updated: 20 days ago
Location: San Francisco, CALIFORNIA

Psych-ZSFG-Adult-CWCM

Full Time

77678BR


Job Summary

The Clinical Supervisor will work closely with the Program Director to support the clinicians around providing a high caliber of services to consumers and to meeting our program objectives.  The incumbent will support and supervise a team of clinicians providing case management and crisis intervention in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Single Room Occupancy Hotels (SROs).  The incumbent will support the execution of this new program per our contract and MOU with partners.  The incumbent will supervise 4 clinicians and support them in providing clinical case management, crisis intervention and housing retention services to the residents of SROs throughout San Francisco. The incumbent will also facilitate intakes and the assignment of referrals. Coordinating service delivery, training opportunities and consultation with our community partners is also a function of the Clinical Supervisor and other duties as assigned. 

Under the supervision of the Program Director, this position involves supervising case managers who provide patient care services for a range of mental health disorders, often severe including major depressive disorders, paranoia, schizophrenia, or bipolar disorder along with co-occurring substance abuse disorders as well as executing our program mission and objectives. Patient care may be provided by a combination of licensed clinicians, as well as counselors and crisis intervention specialists. Patients typically require routine assistance, individualized treatment approach and support from a community of providers. Primary emphasis in treatment is housing retention with a combination of clinical case management and advocacy and maximizing patient’s independence. The incumbent must foster and encourage a program and team committed to the UCSF PRIDE values and anti-racism, diversity, equity and inclusion in all of its practices. 

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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

  • Master's degree from an accredited school of social work, possession of a clinical social worker license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, and five years of post-master’s experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
  • Three years lead/Supervisory experience
  • Two years working with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless and dual diagnosed populations.
  • Ability to work with clients and program staff from diverse cultural and social class backgrounds
  • Ability to ensure patient care service standards are consistently met; assists staff with managing challenging patient interactions with sensitivity and skill.
  • Knowledge of psychiatric service operations and ability to apply concepts in an acute care setting.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with populations that is diverse in gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.  
  • 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; detail oriented.  Able to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required time frames.  Knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two years’ experience working with individuals actively involved in the SF Homelessness Response System
  • Knowledge of medical center, HR and UC policies and processes. Knowledge of relevant psychiatric health services internal policies and external regulations.
  • Licensure as a LPCC (Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor

License/Certification

  • Licensure as a LCSW or LMFT from the Board of Behavioral Sciences Examiner.

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

005724 BEH HEALTH PSYCHIATRIC SUPV 2


Job Category

Professional and Managerial, Supervisory / Management


Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)


Additional Shift Details

Monday- Friday 8am - 5pm



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