Inpatient Clinical Social Worker
LP MZ PSYCH INPATIENT
Part Time
Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Services and as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the inpatient social worker's duties include but are not limited to psychosocial assessment, case management, individual and family therapy, and crisis intervention for patients hospitalized on an acute psychiatric unit. The social worker will provide timely and appropriate discharge planning taking into consideration the patient's individual goals, preferences, needs, and resources.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited university
- Recent 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
- A preliminary job offer and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with populations diverse in ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation
- Experience with severely mentally ill
License/Certification: Licensed in the State of California (LCSW, LMFT, LPCC)
About UCSF: At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology, and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
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 diversity.ucsf.edu. 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: Health
Job Code and Payroll Title: 009313 CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 3
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: Mount Zion (SF)
Shift: Days, Weekends, Variable
Shift Length: 8 Hours
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