Clinical Social Worker

Psych-ZSFG-Adult-TRS

Full Time

70044BR

Job Summary

The UCSF/SFGH Trauma Recovery Center has an opening for two full-time clinical social workers with experience working with underserved survivors of interpersonal violence.  Under the supervision of senior clinical staff, the incumbent will provide direct clinical services, including intakes, individual and group psychotherapy, assertive outreach, and clinical case management, using evidence-based practices that are effective for the service population.  Incumbent will also provide crisis intervention and emotional support to acute sexual assault survivors in the ZSFG Emergency Dept.

Department Description

The UCSF- Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG) Trauma Recovery Center (TRC) is an award-winning program that is the first of its kind in California. It is designed to help victims of violent crime overcome barriers to accessing mental health treatment, health care, and legal resources in the acute aftermath of trauma. The TRC provides trauma-informed psychotherapy and assertive clinical case management services to crime victims.

Required Qualifications

• CSW I: Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work or related field and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• 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
• The Clinical Social Worker I/II must be able to move between different treatment approaches (clinical case management versus evidence-based, trauma-informed psychotherapy) depending on the needs of the client.
• The Clinical Social Worker I/II must demonstrate cultural humility and a strengths-based, recovery philosophy.
• The Clinical Social Worker I/II must be able to engage with and provide emotional support to acute sexual assault victims in the SFGH Emergency Department.
• Excellent organizational and strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability
• Experience working with populations that are diverse in gender, sexual orientation, language, country of origin, race, and ethnicity as gained as part of study or while in school, or internship in a similar institution.
• Experience working with survivors of trauma, as gained as part of study or while in school, or internship in a similar institution.
• Sensitivity in working with survivors of trauma who have complex psychosocial needs and substance use problems.
• Excellent documentation and clinical skills, ability to set priorities, work independently, excellent follow-up, work well under pressure and deadlines.
• Experience doing case management, outreach, and home visits as gained as part of study or while in school, or internship in a similar institution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish, Mandarin, or Portuguese

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.

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

009314 CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 2

Job Category

Allied Health

Bargaining Unit

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

Location

Mission District (SF)

Additional Shift Details

Monday- Friday, 8am – 5pm