Full-Time Clinical Social Worker I/II
Job Description
Clinical Social Worker I/II
Job Summary
The Clinical Social Worker (CSW I/II) position is part of the Behavioral Health Services team at the 1930 Market Street Services Center and is responsible for providing individual and group therapy, care coordination, case management and substance use counseling services to individuals and groups who have severe mental illness and substance use issues and/or are living with HIV/AIDS. This position is part of a larger multidisciplinary behavioral health services team that includes psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, therapists, substance use counselors, case managers and psychologists.
The CSW I/II provides a continuum of behavioral health services and is intended to be a core component to increasing service access to individuals with co-occurring disorders. All services are provided within a Harm Reduction philosophy, and utilize Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and trauma informed treatment among other interventions. All services are intended to help clients explore their relationship to mental and physical health, as well as their drug(s) of choice. This position works under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional and in conjunction with other teammates. This position involves a combination of triage/screening and referral, crisis assessment and carrying a caseload.
The Alliance Health Project (AHP) is a community-based LGBTQ+ and HIV-focused clinic located at 1930 Market Street in San Francisco. We provide psychotherapy, substance use counseling, case management, support groups, psychiatry, sexual health services, clinical traineeship, and provider education and training. Our multi-disciplinary staff are a client-centered, collaborative, Harm Reduction-oriented team. We have continued to grow as a community-based clinic by anticipating and addressing the changing needs of our LGBTQ+ and HIV community members for more than 35 years. Our process of continuous improvement of service to our community includes a strong focus on cultural humility and anti-racist service provision.
Required Qualifications
CSW I:
• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Within 6 months of employment, successful completion of San Francisco Department of Public Health Involuntary Hold/5150 certification.
• Fluent in Spanish, with written and verbal proficiency and past professional experience utilizing Spanish in clinical work.
CSW II: In addition to the above,
• Possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as a clinical social worker as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
• A preliminary job offer and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance
Note: Physical/health screening required.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certified or registered as Certified Addictions Treatment Counselor (CATC) or other addiction-related certification through the California Association of Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE)
• One year of direct clinical experience in the treatment of multiply diagnosed clients (mental health conditions, substance abuse, medical issues, etc.).
• One year of experience working within a multidisciplinary team.
• One year of experience coordinating care with service providers.
• One year of experience in facilitating groups with multiply diagnosed clients.
• Familiar with Avatar and Mental Health and Drug Medi-Cal systems of care
• Experience with documenting according to Medi-Cal standards in Avatar, both Mental Health and Drug Medi-Cal systems
• Understanding of psychosocial issues facing the LGBTQ and HIV-affected communities.
• Experience working within Harm Reduction treatment models, utilizing Motivational Interviewing interventions
• Familiar with hospital-based case management services
• Sensitivity to working with cultural, ethnic, and racial issues.
• Understanding and experience working with severe mental illness.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated excellence in reliability and attendance.
License/Certification
CSW I:
• Within 6 months of employment, successful completion of San Francisco Department of Public Health Involuntary Hold/5150 certification.
CSW II: In addition to the above:
• Possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as a clinical social worker as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners
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 at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
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