CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 1 EX CEH

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Clinical Social Worker I/II at University of California, San Francisco provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and DSM‑5 diagnoses, coordinating care for high‑risk patients within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include maintaining Medi-Cal compliant records, outreach, advocacy, and developing service plans. The role involves collaboration across inpatient and community programs, with staff trainings and ongoing assessments.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting mental-status examinations and DSM-5 diagnoses.
• Ability to maintain Medi-Cal and local records.
• Excellent communication and telephone etiquette.
• Knowledge of privacy, confidentiality, and security policies.
• Commitment to UCSF values (Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence).
• Ability to manage caseloads and contribute to quality-improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing mental-health services, including brief psychotherapy and crisis intervention.
• Conduct assessments and generate DSM-5 diagnoses.
• Provide outreach and advocacy in diverse settings (streets, hospitals, jails, shelters, programs).
• Develop comprehensive individual service plans integrating available human-service resources.
• Consult and coordinate with a multidisciplinary treatment team and advocate for necessary services.
• Serve as liaison to inpatient units, hospitals, and community programs, facilitating referrals and treatment coordination.
• Maintain accurate client records in compliance with Medi-Cal, city, county, and Department of Public Health regulations.
• Perform documentation, billing, and other administrative tasks promptly and accurately.
• Attend staff and clinical team meetings, and participate in training and in-service sessions.
• Execute additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Communication skills

DSM-5 knowledge

AIDET

Privacy & confidentiality

Team collaboration

Crisis intervention

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Social Worker I/II (CSW) provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, 5150 services, counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, consultation, education, outreach, and community linkages. The CSW facilitates treatment planning for patients, with a particular focus on high‑risk populations, and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care. Responsibilities include conducting mental status examinations and diagnosing using DSM‑5‑TR, maintaining client records according to Medi‑Cal, city, and county requirements, and participating in staff meetings and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing mental‑health services, including brief psychotherapy (individual, group, family) and crisis intervention.
• Conduct assessments and generate DSM‑5 diagnoses.
• Provide outreach and advocacy for clients in diverse settings (streets, hospitals, jails, shelters, programs).
• Develop comprehensive individual service plans integrating available human‑service resources.
• Consult and coordinate with a multidisciplinary treatment team and advocate for necessary services.
• Serve as liaison to inpatient units, hospitals, and community programs, facilitating referrals and treatment coordination.
• Maintain accurate client records in compliance with Medi‑Cal, city, county, and Department of Public Health regulations.
• Perform documentation, billing, and other administrative tasks promptly and accurately.
• Attend staff and clinical team meetings, and participate in training and in‑service sessions.
• Execute additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to UCSF’s values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Excellence.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work with patients of diverse backgrounds.
• Proficiency in mental‑status exam conduct and DSM‑5 diagnosis formulation.
• Excellent communication skills, including telephone etiquette and AIDET methodology.
• Knowledge of privacy, confidentiality, and security policies related to Protected Health Information.
• Adherence to safety and infection‑control procedures.
• Ability to manage caseloads, maintain productivity standards, and contribute to quality‑improvement initiatives.

Equal Employment Opportunity 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 any other protected status under state or federal law.