UCSF
Clinical Social Worker I/II
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Social services
- Posted
Must have
- Master’s degree in social work, psychology or related field from an accredited university
- Strong interpersonal skills that promote effective work and collaboration with individuals of diverse backgrounds in multicultural environments
- Clear, well-organized oral and written communication skills
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; detail oriented. Ability to set priorities, work independently, follow up reliably, and efficiently meet deadlines. Ability to work in a hig
- Ability to quickly learn, use, and problem-solve, electronic health records, and digital applications and devices
- Experience working in behavioral health or medical settings with ability to further learn concepts and terminology pertinent to behavioral health services
- Demonstrated skills in evidence-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed individual and group substance use counseling, with clients with substance use disorders, serious mental illness and disru
- One year providing clinical or case management services to adults with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders
- Ability to work safely and efficiently in a variety of environments, including street, low-income housing, jail and hospital settings
- Ability to lift 20 lbs and climb stairs
- Demonstrated punctual attendance and reliability
- Knowledge of ethical, legal, and confidentiality standards pertaining to substance use
- Ability to pass background clearance, including for crimes, fraud, or abuse related to federal healthcare programs. A preliminary job offer may be job offer may be extended pending successful backgrou
Nice to have
- Experience in case management
- Experience with home visits and community outreach
- Prior work in health care setting
- Language capacity for mental health and other services - Spanish
Full description
With general supervision from a licensed behavioral health clinician, the Clinical Social Worker I/II works within the Office Based Buprenorphine Induction Clinic (OBIC) by providing substance use disorders services using evidence-based, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed practices. The CSWI/II provides comprehensive assessment, targeted case management, and community outreach in coordination with other service providers and programs. On a limited basis, the CSWI/II provides short-term individual, group, and/or family counseling as well as financial incentives for meeting treatment goals.
Classification of CSW I or CSW II will be determined based upon the qualifications of the selected candidate.
%
of time
Essential Function (Yes/No)
Key Responsibilities
20%yesPsychosocial Assessment
- Screens referrals for eligibility and schedules intake or refers clients and referring staff to appropriate resources.
- Completes client orientation and consents for program services.
- At intake, annually, and as needed, assesses presenting problems, psychosocial history, mental status, DSM diagnosis, and level of care needed. Develops problem lists and care plans. Evaluates clients’ responses to interventions and progress toward goals, and adjusts care plans as appropriate.
40%yesClinical Case Management
- Develops a comprehensive case management plan for each client, integrating knowledge of a wide range of human service resources. Facilitates treatment coordination among agencies and advocates for and links clients to needed services. Communicates effectively within multidisciplinary teams within and outside the agency.
- Secures housing (shelter, emergency, temporary, permanent).
- Conducts home visits.
- Provides assertive community outreach.
- Ensures that services are received and documented for their caseload. Identifies clients with low engagement or progress and adjusts services to improve outcomes.
- Engages clients in substance use disorders treatment and outside recovery resources, coordinates with other organizations, and advocates for clients. Schedules services and reminds clients and collaborating staff.
- Provides referrals and care coordination for medications for substance use disorders and higher levels of care when needed.
- Works in multiple community settings, including street outreach, SRO hotels, shelters, hospitals, or jail if necessary.
20%yesOther Clinical Interventions
- Provides evidence-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed substance use counseling in individual, group, and family modalities with adults with substance use disorders, serious mental illness, and disruptive behaviors. De-escalates clients when needed.