Clinical Social Worker I/Ii

Job Summary

The incumbent will be assigned to the Citywide Case Management CASC Team in partnership with the San Francisco Adult Probation Department (SFAPD). The incumbent will service a caseload of 15-17 individuals identified by SFAPD as needing mental health services. Clients will be re-entering the community after substantial and/or repeated periods of incarceration. The incumbent will provide comprehensive assessment, crisis intervention, case management, individual and group therapy, and substance abuse services. Clients will receive their mental health and substance abuse services at SFAPD's Community Assessment and Service Center (CASC) at 564 6th Street, San Francisco 94103. Clinician will be assisting clients in meeting their needs and will make referrals as appropriate. The overall goal of CWCM and SFAPD's collaboration is to treat high risk clients, promote safe and sustained re-entry into the community and reduce recidivism into the criminal justice system.

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.

CSW I range: $40.62 - $54.41 (hourly)

CSWII range: $42.02 - $72.51 (hourly)

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Required Qualifications

• CSW I (7890):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; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) with an active Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW), or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT).
• CSW II (9314): Master's degree and registered with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) with an active License Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). All of the above plus eligibility to sit for the BBS licensing exam.
• 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
• Able to lift 50lbs and climb stairs
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability
• 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
• Ability to obtain San Francisco County Jail Clearance through the San Francisco Sheriff's Department
• 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; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless and dual diagnosed populations as gained as part of study or while in school, or internship in a similar institution
• Experience doing community based case management and the ability to do outreach including to SRO hotels as gained as part of study or while in school, or internship in a similar institution
• Experience working with individual actively involved in the criminal justice system as gained as part of study or while in school, or internship in a similar institution
• Prior related UC experience
• Ability to provide mental health services in Spanish