Clinical Social Worker Supervisor

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, San Francisco is seeking a Clinical Social Work Supervisor to oversee teams within the Citywide Stabilization Programs (AOT, CARE, Stabilization). You will supervise Clinical Social Worker I/II/III and community health staff, provide training, and ensure quality of services, billing, and charting.

You will recruit, train, and evaluate staff, lead meetings, present to partners, collect audit data, contribute to annual reports, and participate in leadership

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited University University and five years of related work experience including three in a lead/supervisory role or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Licensure as a LCSW or MFT from the Board of Behavioral Sciences Examiner
• Two years of experience doing community-based case management and the ability to do outreach to resident units.
• Two years of experience working with individuals actively involved in the civil courts system
• Two years working with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless and dual diagnosed populations
• Three year supervisory or leadership experience
• Ability to ensure patient care service standards are consistently met; assists staff with managing challenging patient interactions with sensitivity and skill.
• Ability to work with clients and program staff from diverse cultural and social class backgrounds
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others. Ability to work in a high stress, high volume area and work well under pressure and with deadlines. Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; detail oriented. Knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with populations that is diverse in gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity
• Knowledge of psychiatric service operations and ability to apply concepts in an acute care setting

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, training, and evaluating staff (including initiating disciplinary proceedings as needed), leading team meetings, presenting for community partners and at conferences, collecting data for audits, helping with annual reports and program development, participating in Citywide Leadership Team Meetings, and completing other activities as needed.
• Supervisor will provide direct service delivery based on the needs of the program, including ongoing mental health services including psychotherapy, assessment, crisis intervention, case management, and outreach to the clients wherever they may reside.
• This program will remain flexible in the service delivery and responsiveness of the needs of the community mental health system within DPH.
• As employees of UCSF and contractors with the City of San Francisco, we are essential workers and will continue to support and provide direct service during a natural disaster and or pandemic, including the possibility of deployment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Detail oriented

Knowledge of psychiatric terminology

Education

Master's degree in social work or related field

Five years of related work experience

Job description

Job Description

This position works within the Citywide Stabilization Program which is comprised of the Stabilization Team, Assisted Outpatient Treatment Team (AOT), PES Linkage Team, and CARE Court Team (CARE). These programs provide intensive case management to adults with mental illness, substance use, houselessness, criminal-legal

Involvement, Chronic Medical Conditions. And Other Vulnerabilities.

Under the supervision of the Director of Citywide Stabilization, the Clinical Social Work Supervisor provides clinical supervision and oversight of Clinical Social Worker I/II/III and Community Health Program staff within the Citywide Stabilization Programs, primarily for AOT, CARE, and Stabilization, covering other programs as needed. Supervision of staff includes providing training and ongoing oversight of billing, charting, as well as quality and efficacy of clinical services.

Duties of this position include: recruiting, training, and evaluating staff (including initiating disciplinary proceedings as needed), leading team meetings, presenting for community partners and at conferences, collecting data for audits, helping with annual reports and program development, participating in Citywide Leadership Team Meetings, and completing other activities as needed. Supervisor will provide direct service delivery based on the needs of the program, including ongoing mental health services including psychotherapy, assessment, crisis intervention, case management, and outreach to the clients wherever they may reside. This program will remain flexible in the service delivery and responsiveness of the needs of the community mental health system within DPH. As employees of UCSF and contractors with the City of San Francisco, we are essential workers and will continue to support and provide direct service during a natural disaster and or pandemic, including the possibility of deployment.

Department Overview

The Division of Citywide Case Management Programs at UCSF/ZSFG, Department of Psychiatry is located at 1263 Mission Street, San Francisco. The Division provides comprehensive outpatient treatment to those suffering from severe mental illness, often complicated by homelessness, chronic traumatization, institutionalization, substance use disorder and chronic medical conditions. The mission of the Division is to help clients recover prior functioning, while reducing reliance on acute services, and facilitate transitions from ZSFG psychiatric inpatient, jails, or other institutions to the community. Our programs serve a diverse group of individuals, in terms of social, cultural, and linguistic characteristics; and is structured around interdisciplinary teams. Interventions provided include psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psychotropic medication management, case management, outreach, and employment services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited University University and five years of related work experience including three in a lead/supervisory role or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Licensure as a LCSW or MFT from the Board of Behavioral Sciences Examiner
• Two years of experience doing community-based case management and the ability to do outreach to resident units.
• Two years of experience working with individuals actively involved in the civil courts system
• Two years working with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless and dual diagnosed populations
• Three year supervisory or leadership experience
• Ability to ensure patient care service standards are consistently met; assists staff with managing challenging patient interactions with sensitivity and skill.
• Ability to work with clients and program staff from diverse cultural and social class backgrounds
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others. Ability to work in a high stress, high volume area and work well under pressure and with deadlines. Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; detail oriented. Able to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required time frames. Knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with populations that is diverse in gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity
• Knowledge of psychiatric service operations and ability to apply concepts in an acute care setting

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed for two years and able to sign hours for Associate Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapy Interns
• Knowledge of medical center, HR and UC policies and processes. Knowledge of relevant psychiatric health services internal policies and external regulations

About Us

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 here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary Information

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.

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