Clinical Social Worker, Per Diem

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient Programs manager and as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the primary clinician’s duties include but are not limited to providing transitional and comprehensive mental health services including case management, group and individual therapy, family psychotherapy, and crisis intervention, to a caseload of adults who are high risk for psychiatric hospitalization.

Incumbent will complete psychosocial/functional assessments, mental status examinations, comprehensive treatment plan development and discharge planning. Coordinate treatment among various agencies and advocate for client to link with needed resources. Work with treatment team and inpatient/outpatient units to facilitate referrals and service. Attend staff meetings and treatment planning meetings.

LP MZ PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION

Per Diem

87576

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  positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $79.07 - $79.07 (Hourly Rate).

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• 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 knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Min three years direct patient care experience in a mental health setting, group and crisis management skills.
• 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.
• 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 assess suicide and violence risk.
• Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with colleagues as a member of the treatment team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
• A preliminary job offer and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance.

• Experience with dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive psychotherapy groups.

• Licensed in the State of California (LCSW or LMFT or LPCC)

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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.