Clinical Social Worker

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Behavioral Health Psychiatric Supervisor 2, the incumbent provides continuous, comprehensive mental health services, including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, outreach when safe to do so, and case management, to a caseload of severely mentally ill adults who are high users of psychiatric inpatient services. Screens referrals for meeting program criteria, conducts intake of new clients, including assessment of presenting problems, obtains psychosocial history, conducts mental status examination and diagnoses using the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM-V); provides consultation to a multi-disciplinary treatment team; acts as liaison to inpatient units to facilitate referrals and service/treatment; maintains client records according to California State Medi-Cal and San Francisco City and County requirements; attends staff meetings and participates in training sessions and performs other duties as assigned.

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 $44.94 - $51.82 (Hourly Rate).

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

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Required Qualifications

• CSW I: Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited university
• or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• CSWII: Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited university and possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science. or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position;
• Case Management experience
• 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 detail 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
• Able to lift 50lbs and climb stairs (Outreach required)
• 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
• Two years working with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless and dual-diagnosed populations
• One year of experience doing community-based case management and the ability to do outreach, including to SRO hotels