Medical Social Worker SFDPH EXEMPT

Overview

Company Description
The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status.

• Application Opening – Monday, July 3, 2023
• Final date to receive applications – Application filing will close on or after December 8, 2023
• Salary: $113,100 - $137,436 Annually; $54.38 - $66.08 Hourly
• Appointment Type:
  Temporary Exempt
• Recruitment
  -REF
  809X

Please note
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Applications submitted more than 6 months ago may be expired.

Varied shifts may be required, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and/or holidays depending on position. There are currently two shifts available:

• Shift 1: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, weekdays; minimum 3 days, consecutive days preferred
• Shift 2: 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM (10-hour shifts), weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

Becoming a City employee means being part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco.

Under general supervision, the Medical Social Worker performs routine medical social work duties.

• Evaluates social, emotional and physical needs of clients by applying social work theories
• Helps clients cope with environmental and psychological issues of illness by explaining options and treatments and making appropriate referrals
• Provides supportive counseling or crisis intervention to clients and/or families or may provide referral services to therapists or mental health providers
• Interviews clients, families, and significant others to obtain intake information; reviews financial status and screens eligibility for entitlement programs
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary health care teams to treat and plan for psychosocial and medical needs by consulting with other providers and making referrals
• Devises, develops and implements treatment plans; may make a diagnosis as part of a treatment plan
• Conductions mandatory reporting activities (CPS, APS, elder abuse, domestic violence) in specified time frames and completes appropriate documents
• Prepares records to document case activity including statistical reports, chart notes, and other agency forms
• Advocates on behalf of clients with agencies, medical practitioners and within the community
• Conducts home visits when necessary to assess living situations and determine service needs
• Provides discharge planning and/or service coordination by coordinating with treatment teams and referring to outside services
• Researches community resources, makes referrals and helps facilitate medical treatment and follow-up care

The 2920 Medical Social Worker also performs other related duties as required.

Education
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Possession of a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.

Experience
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Six (6) months (1,000 hours) of social work experience in a health care setting. This may be gained from supervised field placement during the MSW program or post-graduate social work experience.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted.

One-year full-time employment is equivalent to 2,000 hours.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Experience in inpatient, outpatient, or home health based social work

The stated desirable qualifications may be considered at the end of the selection process.

Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Verification information and links are provided during the application process.

Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for details.

Note
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Falsifying information may result in disqualification.

• Information About the Hiring Process
• Conviction History
• Employee Benefits Overview
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Disaster Service Worker
• ADA Accommodation
• Right to Work
• Copies of Application Documents
• Diversity Statement

All job applications for the City and County of San Francisco must be submitted through the online portal at .

Applicants may be contacted by email; use a personal email address and check it regularly.

For questions, contact the analyst Elaine Adams ms or .

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applications will be considered regardless of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or other protected status by law.