Clinical Social Worker

Division of Prevention Science

Full Time

70147BR

Job Summary

In the US, youth and young adults living with HIV (YLWH) have the lowest level of virologic suppression compared to older age groups and experience significant health disparities with regard to HIV treatment initiation and clinical outcomes. Additionally, mental health (MH) and substance use (SU) impact every step of the HIV care continuum from diagnosis to virologic suppression and exacerbate socioeconomic challenges of linkage and sustained access to healthcare.

The iVY (Intervention for Virologic suppression in Youth) study is an NIH-funded randomized clinical trial that aims to test the efficacy of a “youth-friendly” technology-based intervention among YLWH (18–29 years old) in CA. This piloted and protocolized intervention combines: (1) brief weekly sessions with a counselor via a video-chat platform (video-counseling) to discuss mental health, substance use, HIV care engagement, and other barriers to care; and (2) a mobile health application (app) to address barriers such as ART forgetfulness and social isolation. The intervention’s goal is to identify those who require more MH, SU, and/or HIV-related counseling; provide information, motivation, and behavioral skills for dealing with MH, SU, and HIV care engagement challenges to address mild–moderate MH symptoms or low–moderate levels of SU; and assist with linking/ relinking to more extensive MH, SU, and/or HIV treatment, as needed.

Under general supervision, the Clinical Social Worker (CSW) will administer the video-counseling portion of the iVY intervention for YLWH, refine intervention and research protocols, and develop tools to evaluate fidelity to the intervention. The CSW will work in collaboration with the research team, which includes a licensed clinical psychologist, the Principal Investigator, and research staff, to support other research activities such as recruitment/enrollment procedures, manuscript preparation, hiring/training other counselors, and developing presentations or presenting data, as needed.

**NOTE: This role is onsite with flexibility for possible remote work.

Department Description

The Division of Prevention Science (DPS) is based at the Mission Bay campus at 550 16th Street. The division was established within the Department of Medicine in 1991 and is the administrative home of the Center for AIDS Prevention Studies (CAPS), the Prevention Research Center (PRC), the Center of Excellence for Transgender Health (CoE), and the Research Coordinating Center to Reduce Disparities in Multiple Chronic Diseases (RCC-RD-MCD). The division’s research focus is risk behavior and reduction; epidemiology of the virus; evaluation of HIV testing procedures, demographic variables and sexual self-identification; and training for providers who care for HIV AIDS patients. The division is comprised of approximately 45 academics (faculty, specialists, postdocs, and visiting professors) and 50 non-academic staff.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work, possession of a clinical social worker license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners and three years of post-master’s experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Minimum of six months experience providing clinical social work services to adults with HIV, six months experience with young adults (18-29), and six months experience working with people who use substances.
• Demonstrated skills in evidence-based individual psychotherapy (e.g. CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience with populations diverse in gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
• Ability to work independently and safely with individuals located in the community, via telehealth, home visits or similar experience.
• Knowledge of ethical, legal, and confidentiality issues pertaining to telehealth interventions.
• Comfort in using technology such as use of telehealth, text messaging, and mobile apps.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

License/Certification

• California Board of Behavioral Science licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC)

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

009313 CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 3

Job Category

Professional and Managerial

Bargaining Unit

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

Location

Mission Bay (SF), Remote / Telecommute

Additional Shift Details

Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 6:00 pm, may have some flexibility