Clinical Social Worker

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health institution as a Clinical Social Worker, providing essential social work services to individuals living with HIV. Engage in assessments and crisis intervention while collaborating with a dedicated multidisciplinary team. Your contributions will actively support vulnerable populations in the San Francisco area, fostering health and wellness through comprehensive community care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work.
• Two to four years of social work experience with HIV populations.
• Ability to work independently in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial assessments and assist in referrals for housing stabilization.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences for high-risk patients.
• Deliver culturally specific care to Spanish-speaking patients.

Skills

Cultural humility

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in social work

Tools

HER systems

Microsoft Suite

Job description

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Job Summary

Under the direction from the supervising social worker, the incumbent will work with individuals living with HIV (or affected by HIV) and families to provide low threshold/low barrier social work services within an ambulatory care setting. These services include, but are not limited to: psychosocial assessments, assisting patients in referrals to emergency and long-term housing stabilization, substance use counseling, mental health assessments, and appropriate referrals to community agencies for financial benefits, legal, and immigration resources. The incumbent will provide a full array of social services that include, but are not limited to: crisis interventions, provider consultations, insurance, and financial counseling, and participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences on an ongoing basis; in which care plans are developed for high-risk patients. The incumbent will be required to participate in social work meetings, staff meetings, case conferences, and other required Ward 86 Clinic meetings. The incumbent may be responsible for providing culturally specific care to monolingual Spanish-speaking patients. The incumbent may also have a special responsibility in serving patients over 50 years of age at Ward 86 Clinic in our HIV and Aging program.

MED-ZSFG-AIDS

Full Time

85215BR

Job Summary

Under the direction from the supervising social worker, the incumbent will work with individuals living with HIV (or affected by HIV) and families to provide low threshold/low barrier social work services within an ambulatory care setting. These services include, but are not limited to: psychosocial assessments, assisting patients in referrals to emergency and long-term housing stabilization, substance use counseling, mental health assessments, and appropriate referrals to community agencies for financial benefits, legal, and immigration resources. The incumbent will provide a full array of social services that include, but are not limited to: crisis interventions, provider consultations, insurance, and financial counseling, and participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences on an ongoing basis; in which care plans are developed for high-risk patients. The incumbent will be required to participate in social work meetings, staff meetings, case conferences, and other required Ward 86 Clinic meetings. The incumbent may be responsible for providing culturally specific care to monolingual Spanish-speaking patients. The incumbent may also have a special responsibility in serving patients over 50 years of age at Ward 86 Clinic in our HIV and Aging program.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $37.56 - $50.31 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

ABOUT WARD 86 CLINIC

Ward 86, the HIV/AIDS Clinic at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) campus has been a leader and innovator in field of HIV care since the beginning of the epidemic. Ward 86 is the largest clinic providing primary medical care for people living with HIV for the San Francisco Health Network (SFHN) and also provide preventive services to patients at-risk for HIV infection, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Ward 86 provides care to approximately 2400 patients living with HIV, with over 22,000 clinical encounters a year. Services are offered through a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach, addressing primary medical and HIV care, urgent care, mental health evaluation and treatment, substance use assessment, treatment and referrals, HIV prevention services, and HIV specialty care needs. Ward 86 has expanded its footprint by providing care to the city’s most vulnerable population of patients living with HIV and those at-risk of HIV using a drop-in model on Ward 81 South. Ward 81 South is now the location of the POPUP Clinic and the Heath Access Point (HAP) Clinic along with the Bridge Clinic at Family Health Center.

The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at UCSF is an internationally recognized global leader in clinical care, research and education. With its home-base located at ZSFG, the Division has been ranked as the top facility in the country for AIDS care for over ten years. The Division’s work is featured frequently in the media, and it is often visited by international, national, state and local dignitaries and delegations. The Division consists of approximately 36 faculty members and 140 academic and staff employees. It is the largest Division of the Department of Medicine at ZSFG, with a total expenditure budget of approximately $45 million dollars.

Required Qualifications

Clinical Social Worker 1:

• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Two (2) to four (4) years of social work experience providing services to HIV positive populations that are diverse in gender, sexual orientation, language, country of origin, race, and ethnicity.
• Ability to work in a high stress, high volume area and work well under pressure and with deadlines.
• Ability to handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to function independently as a collaborative, supportive team member.
• Must demonstrate cultural humility and a strengths-based, recovery philosophy.
• Demonstrated excellent oral/telephone communication skills and written documentation.
• Must be computer-literate, working knowledge of HER systems, and Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent organizational and strong interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability
  
  

Clinical Social Worker 2

• In addition to the above, a Master's degree from an accredited school of social work, and possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as a clinical social worker as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• HIV Test Counselor
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker; or Licensed Marriage Family Therapist
• Fluency in Spanish – ability to communicate effectively with monolingual patients
  
  

License/Certification

Clinical Social Worker 1

• Active license with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) or equivalent.
  
  

Clinical Social Worker 2: In addition to the above:

• Possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners; or equivalent
  
  

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.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009314 CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 2

Job Category

Social Work and Psychology

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5pm , 60 minute break

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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