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Job Name
Clinical Social Worker - Inpatient Psych
Department
8360600 - SOCIAL WORK LP MZ
Position type
Per Diem
Workplace
Fully On-Site
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
4797

Description & Requirements

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Services and as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the inpatient social worker’s duties include but are not limited to psychosocial assessment, case management, individual and family therapy and crisis intervention for patients hospitalized on an acute psychiatric unit. The social worker will provide timely and appropriate discharge planning taking into consideration the patient’s individual goals, preferences, needs and resources. 

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

UCSF Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital – Mount Zion serves as a location for our inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. The UCSF Inpatient Program is a 30-bed mental health service caring for adults with urgent behavioral and emotional concerns who are referred by a mental health care provider. The UCSF Partial Hospitalization Program and Intensive Outpatient Program are intensive, short-term treatment options for patients with moderate to serious behavioral and emotional conditions.

 

Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: - Minimum 3 years direct patient care experience in a mental health setting, group, and crisis management skills. - A Master's degree from an accredited school of social work and possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as a clinical social worker as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience; And knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. - Demonstrated ability to provide transitional, comprehensive mental health services including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, outreach, and case management to a caseload of severely mentally ill adults who are high risk for psychiatric hospitalization. - Demonstrated ability to complete psychosocial/functional assessments, mental status examinations, comprehensive treatment development, and discharge planning. - Demonstrated ability to assess suicide and violence risk. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Excellent documentation and clinical skills. - Ability to prioritize; work independently, excellent follow-up, work well under pressure and deadlines. - Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability. - Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with colleagues as a member of the treatment team. - A preliminary job offer and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance. - This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations. PREFERRED: - Experience with populations diverse in ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. - Experience with severely mentally ill. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: - Licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in the state of California (LCSW or LMFT).
License / Certification
Lic Clinical Social Worker, Licd Marriage_Family Therapist
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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
EEO Statement
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.

Additional Details

Job Code
CLIN LIC SOCIAL WORKER PD (009310)
Assignment Category
Per Diem
IAP Level
Staff Plan (target potential payout of $900, maximum of $1,800)
Job Family
Care Coordination
Campus 1
Mount Zion (SF)
Campus 2
Langley Porter
Percentage (%)
20.00
Shift Length
8 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
HX
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