BERT Clinician, Part-time

UCSF Health, AG; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

UCSF Health in Oakland seeks a clinician with autonomous responsibility for 5150 evaluations and emergency behavioral health assessments. The role includes level of care determinations and interventions with patients and families in the Emergency Department and other healthcare settings.

Part-time, 30 hours weekly with evening shifts Monday through Friday. The clinician will collaborate with medical and nursing staff, and may lead multidisciplinary teams and provide psychotherapeutic treatment

Qualifications

• Advanced CBT skills for individuals, groups and families.
• Deep knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards.
• Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
• Advanced verbal and written communication.
• Active listening, persuasion and counseling abilities.
• Experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary health care setting.
• Familiarity with EHR systems and clinical software.
• Master's degree and 3+ years related work experience; or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide autonomous 5150 evaluations and emergency behavioral health assessments.
• Determine level of care and intervene with patients and families.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and behavioral health staff in ED and other settings.
• May lead planning and coordination of multidisciplinary teams and train staff.

Skills

CBT (individual, group, family)

Ethics & law knowledge

Diagnostics & therapies

Verbal & written communication

Active listening & counseling

Multidisciplinary collaboration

EHR / business software knowledge

Program management

Education

Master's degree in related area with 3+ years experience

Tools

EHR systems

Business software

Job description

Job Description

This clinician has autonomous professional responsibility for 5150 evaluations, emergency behavioral health assessments, level of care determination, and interventions with patients and families. The incumbent makes recommendations to medical staff regarding the level of care determination of behavioral health and psychiatric patients.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 30 hours per week, covering evening shifts Monday through Friday.

This clinician will work collaboratively with medical and nursing staff and other behavioral health and psychiatric staff to assess and care for behavioral health and psychiatric patients and family members in Emergency Departments and other healthcare settings. May function as a program manager or administrator of a psychiatric department or clinic. May lead in planning and coordinating the work of a multidisciplinary treatment staff. Assists with long-term planning; revises / implements new procedures; conducts training for professional and paraprofessional staff members; and provides psychotherapeutic treatment with emphasis on the most severely disturbed and high risk cases.

QualificationsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Req / Pref Advanced skills providing individual, group and family cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Req In-depth knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession.
• Req Advanced knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
• Req Advanced verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated active listening, persuasion and counseling skills.
• Req Advanced skills in collaborating with heath care providers in a multi-disciplinary setting.
• Req Knowledge of business software, specialized applications and EHR systems used in behavioral health clinics / clinical departments.
• Req Education Req / Pref Master's degree in related area and 3+ yrs related work experience; and/or equivalent experience.
• RequiredLicense / CertificationLic Clinical Social Worker, Licd Marriage_Family Therapist, Psychology, Counseling

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 about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.