Clinical Social Worker

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The incumbent will be assigned to the Citywide Case Management Forensics Program. In this position, the incumbent will collaborate with criminal justice partners including Jail Behavior Health, NoVA, Behavioral Health Court and Mental Health Diversion Court as well as SFGH Psychiatric Emergency Services in working with dually diagnosed adults in the community. The incumbent will provide comprehensive assessment, crisis intervention, case management, individual and group therapy, and substance abuse services. Clients will receive their mental health and substance abuse services at the Center or wherever they are located. The incumbent will assist clients in meeting their needs and will make referrals as appropriate. Our programs are part of the SFGH Department of Psychiatry’s comprehensive effort to treat high-risk clients in the community and to reduce unnecessary use of institutional care.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent from an accredited school of social work.
Current California LCSW license.
Experience working with dually diagnosed adults in the community.
Experience collaborating with criminal justice partners.
Proficiency in providing comprehensive assessment, crisis intervention, case management, individual and group therapy, and substance abuse services.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within the SFGH Department of Psychiatry's programs.
Familiarity with UCSF's PRIDE values and commitment to equity.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive assessment, crisis intervention, case management, individual and group therapy, and substance abuse services.
Assist clients in meeting their needs and make referrals as appropriate.
Collaborate with criminal justice partners including Jail Behavior Health, NoVA, Behavioral Health Court and Mental Health Diversion Court as well as SFGH Psychiatric Emergency Services in working with dually diagnosed adults in the community.