Clinical Social Worker

Clinical Social Worker

Psych-ZSFG-Adult-EDCM

Full Time

84910BR

Job Summary

The CSW provides comprehensive assessment, case management / brokerage, individual therapy and crisis intervention services to a caseload of approx. 15 clients. Their work is done both onsite and in the community.

Department Description

The Emergency Department Case Management (EDCM) program is an out-patient, intensive clinical case management program within the UCSF Dept of Psychiatry at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. EDCM facilitates psychosocial, medical and psychiatric care by establishing therapeutic relationships with individuals who experience complex medical and behavioral health issues and frequently rely on the Medical Emergency Department and / or on Inpatient medical services at ZSFG. EDCM clients are generally unhoused, diagnosed with severe mental illness, substance using, medically fragile with complex trauma histories. To provide person-centered care, the interdisciplinary team of social workers and medical providers bridges the gap between historically siloed medical and mental health fields.

Required Qualifications

CSW I : Master's degree in social work, psychology or related field from an accredited university 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; and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

• Excellent clinical skills.
• Ability to set priorities, work independently, and have excellent follow-up skills.
• Work well in high stress, high volume work setting and efficiently meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately and be detailed oriented.
• Able to climb stairs and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Experience working in behavioral health settings or medical settings with ability to further learn concepts and terminology pertinent to mental health and medical services.
• Ability to work sensitively with patients and colleagues from diverse cultural and social class backgrounds.
• Demonstrated punctual attendance and reliability.
• Ability to meet minimum caseload expectations and demonstrate abilities in all basic job duties and required job duties in order to successfully pass six-month probationary period.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Allied Health, 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 - 5 : 00pm