CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 1 EX CEH
About the role
The incumbent will be assigned to the Mental Health Diversion (MHD) Team of the Citywide Case Management Forensic Program. The MHD Team specializes in care for adults with chronic and severe mental illness who are referred by Jail Behavioral Health Services and who are participants in San Francisco’s Mental Health Diversion Collaborative court.
Responsibilities
Service Provision: Provides ongoing mental health services, including psychotherapy (Individual, Group, & Family), Crisis Intervention and Case Management to a caseload of individuals with severe mental health disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders. Oversees client services on behalf of MHD court.
Outreach in the community: Makes case terminations and discharge plans, when clinically appropriate.
Intake/Assessment: Screens referrals for meeting program criteria; conducts intake of new clients, including assessment, community functioning, and service needs, when appropriate. This entails assessment of presenting problems, psychosocial history, mental status and diagnosis. Specific emphasis on assessing client dangerousness.
Crisis Intervention: Responds to unscheduled “walk in” clients, utilizing crisis intervention techniques and providing 5150 services as needed.
Service Planning, Consultation and Liaison: Develops a comprehensive individual service plan for each client, integrating knowledge of a wide range of human service resources. Provides consultation to a multi-disciplinary treatment team on the psychosocial ramifications of psychiatric illness. Provides progress reports, assessments and recommendations to the MHD court team and collaborates with partners on behalf of the client. Facilitates treatment coordination among various agencies and advocates for and links clients to needed services. Provides consultation to and maintains liaison with campus and community programs, including educational, legal, and social organizations involved in case management. Acts as liaison to inpatient units to facilitate referrals and service treatment.
Record Keeping and Administration: Maintains client’s records according to California, City and County requirements. Records data in client’s charts. Meets program productivity standards. Provides client-level data for grant reporting. Assists in processing quality improvement requests. Completes billing and other documentation of services in a timely fashion. Attends staff and clinical team meetings, and participates in training sessions (e.g., In services, grand rounds). Identifies program problems and makes recommendations to supervisory and administrative staff.
Education and Training: Provides education to the courts and community regarding program services, client needs and treatment. Assists in planning and providing in-service to staff. Helps in the development of the student internship program and screening of students. Provides orientation and didactic training to interns. If desired and appropriate, supervises student(s) and participates in student training program meetings.
Qualifications
CSW I: Master’s degree in social work, psychology or related field from an accredited university and registered with the Board of Behavioral Science as An Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) or Intern Marriage Family Therapist (IMFT).
CSW II: Master’s degree in social work, psychology or related fields from an accredited university and possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science. Registration with California Board of Behavioral Sciences as MFTI or ASW, APCC, LPCC, LCSW or MFT.
Two years working with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless and dual diagnosed populations.
One year experience doing community-based case management and the ability to do outreach including SRO hotels.
One year experience working with individuals actively involved in the criminal justice system.
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.
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. Ability to obtain San Francisco County Jail Clearance through the San Francisco Sheriff’s Department. Ability to work with clients who present with aggression and/or assaultive history.
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 here.
Salary Information
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. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html.