Clinical Social Worker

Job Summary

The Inpatient Psychiatry Social Services Team at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center

is part of a broader interdisciplinary treatment team that provides care to adults experiencing acute mental health

crises. The Clinical Social Worker (CSW) completes assessments using the psychosocial model and provides

services such as case management, facilitating family meetings and case conferences, providing psychoeducation,

and facilitating clinical groups and 1:1 intervention. The CSW collaborates closely with rest of the treatment team,

patients, and collaterals to formulate and implement treatment and aftercare plans, and completes all required

documentation within the designated timeframes.

The CSW works hand-in-hand with all team members to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care with cultural

humility in mind at all times. In addition to completing assessments and interventions, the CSW is responsible for

implementing discharge plans that meet patients' psychosocial needs; the CSW acts as a liaison between the

patient, the treatment team, natural supports, and community providers regarding the discharge plan. Each CSW

provides both clinical and discharge social work services for their own caseload. The listed position may also

provide support across treatment teams and psychiatry units when there are coverage gaps within the Social Work

team, during periods of increased workload, or when there are other exceptional requests regarding patient care

needs on 7L or in PES.

The Department of Psychiatry Social Services Team embraces the Recovery Model of mental healthcare while

engaging patients with Motivational Interviewing and other evidence-based practices. Our patients also benefit

from trauma-informed care, along with a strong therapeutic program for those with co-occurring disorders.

The Clinical Social Worker reports to the Inpatient Psychiatry Social Services Manager.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for CSWI position is $47.19 - $54.41 (Hourly Rate).

The salary range for CSWII position is $48.80 - $72.51 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

• CSW I: Master's degree in social work (MSW) or related field from an accredited university and registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or equivalent experience/training.
• CSWII: Master's degree in social work (MSW) or related field from an accredited university and possession of licensure through California Board of Behavioral Sciences, or possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as an LCSW or LMFT, as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position;
• 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.
• Ability to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required timeframes. Knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology.
• Ability to create and use an organizational system to track and prioritize completion of all patient care responsibilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a team member in a culturally diverse setting
• Ability to lift 50lbs and climb stairs
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability.
• A preliminary job offer and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance.
• An understanding of mental health issues and sensitivity toward mental health clients
• Ability to work with clients and program staff from diverse cultural and social class backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior related UC experience
• Fluency in English and Spanish OR Cantonese
• Experience working with adults who have serious mental illness and may be unhoused and/or are dually diagnosed with a cooccurring substance use disorder
• Experience working in a hospital setting