Clinical Social Worker

Psych-ZSFG-Admin-General

Full Time

86492BR

Job Summary

The Clinical Social Worker (CSW) is the initial social work point of contact for newly admitted patients and their family/friends, service providers, etc. CSWs complete initial assessments using the biopsychosocial model and provide services such as case management, facilitating family meetings and case conferences, providing psychoeducation, and facilitating clinical groups and 1:1 interventions. They collaborate closely with rest of the treatment team, patients, and collaterals to formulate treatment and aftercare plans, and they complete all required documentation within the designated timeframes. 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.

CSWs must collaborate effectively with all team members to ensure coordinated, comprehensive, age specific, and culturally competent clinical care. People in this position work hand-in-hand with their Discharge Social Worker (DSW) counterparts. The DSW is responsible for implementing discharge plans that meet patients’ psychosocial needs; they act as a liaison between the patient, the treatment team, natural supports, and community providers regarding the discharge plan. Despite the current separation of CSW and DSW roles, the roles often overlap in their job responsibilities, e.g. mandated reporting, family psychoed, etc. This role distinction may be removed in the future, with each team member providing both clinical and discharge social work services for their own caseload.

The Department of Psychiatric Social Work embraces the Recovery Model of mental healthcare while engaging patients with Motivational Interviewing and other evidenced based practices. Our patients 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 Work Director.

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).

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

Department Description

The Inpatient Psychiatric Social Work 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. Social workers currently partner with one another by splitting clinical care and discharge planning responsibilities for the same patients. This posting is for a Clinical Social Worker, with some overlapping duties.

Required Qualifications

• CSW I: Masters’ degree in Social Work (MSW) or related field from an accredited university and registered as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT)
• CSWII: Masters’ 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 determined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
• 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
  
  

License/Certification

• Registration with the CA Board of Behavioral Sciences
  
  

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007890 CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 1 EX

Job Category

Social Work and Psychology

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm