Psych-ZSFG-Adult-AES

Full Time

77952BR

Job Summary

The Inpatient Psychiatry 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. The Clinical Social Worker (CSW) completes assessments using the psychosocial model and provides services such as case management, facilitating family meetings and case conferences, providing psychoeducation, and facilitating clinical groups and 1:1 intervention. The CSW collaborates closely with rest of the treatment team, patients, and collaterals to formulate and implement treatment and aftercare plans, and completes all required documentation within the designated timeframes.

The CSW works hand-in-hand with all team members to ensure coordinated, comprehensive care with cultural humility in mind at all times. In addition to completing assessments and interventions, the CSW is responsible for implementing discharge plans that meet patients' psychosocial needs; the CSW acts as a liaison between the patient, the treatment team, natural supports, and community providers regarding the discharge plan. Each CSW provides both clinical and discharge social work services for their own caseload. 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.

The Clinical Social Worker reports to the Inpatient Psychiatry Social Work Director.


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Department Description

The Department of Psychiatry Social Work Team embraces the Recovery Model of mental healthcare while engaging patients with Motivational Interviewing and other evidenced-based practices. Our patients also benefit from Trauma Informed Care, along with a strong therapeutic program for those with co-occurring disorders.

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 (ACSW) or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) or equivalent experience/training
* 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 an LCSW or LMFT, as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent training /experience
* Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others, including through efficient use of an electronic health record system. 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.
* 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 an interdisciplinary 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

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

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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

80%

Location

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Shift

Days, Weekends

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Sunday - Wednesday, 8:30am - 5pm