Clinical Social Worker - Inpatient Psych

Responsibilities

• Maintain a caseload of patients hospitalized on the acute psychiatric unit for adults and provide psychosocial assessment, case management, individual patient/family meetings, treatment planning and discharge planning. Communicate effectively and maintain positive relationships with community partners including SFDPH, Conservatorship Office etc. Maintain up to date knowledge of the full spectrum of community resources, including referral processes, for discharge planning needs including basic needs (food, shelter), long term locked psychiatric facilities, residential care facilities and outpatient programs, clinics and providers. May facilitate psychoeducation groups Clinical consultation to a multi-disciplinary treatment team; facilitate referrals and services as needed; participation in ongoing assessment of treatment services including ongoing evaluation of the need for change and improvements; participate in the training/education of medical students, residents and/or other post-graduate trainees. The incumbent may also be called upon to provide individual psychotherapy, outreach, and case management as indicated by varying programmatic and patient care needs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years direct patient care experience in a mental health setting, group, and crisis management skills. 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; 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. Licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in the state of California (LCSW or LMFT).