Clinical Social Worker

Behavioral Health Adult Outpatient Psychiatry

Full Time

76210BR

Job Summary

The University of California, San Francisco Department of Psychiatry is looking for innovative clinicians to join the Adult Psychiatry Clinic (APC).  The APC is a large, multi-disciplinary clinic, currently located at the Pritzker Building of UCSF, and it is the primary outpatient training site for UCSF psychiatry residents.  Medical students also participate in some of the clinic’s components as part of their core clinical training in psychiatry.  Trainees and faculty evaluate new patients across a number of different specialty clinics and faculty practices that focus on various patient populations, including diagnosis-based (e.g. depression, anxiety, bipolar) and population-based (e.g. women, geriatrics, and LGBT) clinics. After the initial evaluation, clinicians develop comprehensive individualized treatment plans that may include medication management and/or psychotherapy. If psychotherapy is part of the treatment plan after the intake (or at any subsequent time), an internal referral is made which leads to patients being placed on a psychotherapy waitlist. This position involves providing primarily time-limited individual psychotherapy to a panel of diverse patients as well as running treatment groups. The clinician in this position builds and maintains their psychotherapy panel by taking patients off of the waitlist (and there may be some direct referrals as well.) The work environment involves collaborative interaction with other practitioners within Psychiatry. Ways to improve communication and service to patients are part of each person’s job in the Department. Participation in the Continuous Quality Improvement process and strict adherence to privacy policies and all clinic procedures are expected.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Required Qualifications

•    Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited university
•    Licensed in the State of California (LCSW)
•    Minimum one year of clinical experience
•    Meets requirements for LPPH&C Medical Staff membership
•    Demonstrated ability to provide time limited therapy (e.g. CBT, DBT, TLDP, IPT, etc) for anxiety and mood disorders
•    Demonstrated ability to provide supportive psychotherapy
•    Demonstrated ability to appropriately triage and manage mental health emergencies
•    Demonstrated ability to work effectively under supervision, seek and receive feedback, and maintain interest in continuing professional development
•    Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and humility
•    Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skill with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy and ability to interact with members from various levels of an organization
•    Demonstrated record of excellent reliability in attendance and punctuality
•    Demonstrated commitment to projects and strong initiative
•    Demonstrated effective organizational, planning, and scheduling abilities
•    Demonstrated ability to create collaborative alliances and promote teamwork
•    This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
•    Excellent documentation and clinical skills
•    Ability to chart efficiently in electronic health record

Preferred Qualifications

•    Prior experience working in interdisciplinary teams
•    Clinical experience in a large academic health system
•    Knowledge of community resources
•    Experience with populations diverse in ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
•    Experience with severely mentally ill

License/Certification

•    Licensed in the State of California (LCSW)

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.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009313 CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 3

Job Category

Allied Health, Social Work and Psychology

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees – Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)