Social Work Associate - Margot Hotel

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor of the Citywide 1321 Mission Team, the Social Work Associate (SWA) works with formerly homeless individuals with mentally illness, chronic physical health issues, and/or substance abusing clients to prevent homelessness and link to appropriate outpatient services. The SWA will carry a caseload of residents from 1321 Mission and provide individual treatment including case management services, psychotherapy, crisis intervention and 5150 assessments, substance abuse treatment, and psycho education, group treatment, community events; intake, assessment, service planning and consultation. The SWA will coordinate closely with property management staff from DISH, support service partners, Compass, Citywide 1321 Mission St Team members to develop successful treatment strategies; advocacy and coordination with other agencies, families and clients; track client contacts in Avatar Billing System, assessments, referrals and linkage; coordinate closely with hospitals and clinic medical providers and the candidate will also perform other duties as assigned. Patients typically require routine assistance, individualized treatment approach and support from a community of providers. Primary emphasis on treatment and attempt where possible to help patients control their own lives in the outside world and maximize housing retention with the use of a combination of clinical case management and advocacy. The incumbent must foster and embrace the UCSF PRIDE values and work from a clinical approach and professional orientation committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion. DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION: The Division of Citywide Case Management Programs provides comprehensive outpatient treatment to San Franciscans suffering from severe mental illness, often complicated by substance abuse and/or 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 ZFGH psychiatric inpatient, jails, or other institutions to the community. The Citywide Team at 1321 Mission St provides mental health treatment, housing advocacy, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, and case management services to 120 formerly homeless clients residing in permanent, supportive housing site at 1321 Mission St, subsidized through the Dept of Homelessness and Supportive Housing. The programs mission is to help residents maintain housing and support their recovery with comprehensive clinical and case management services along with building community and fostering partnerships with property management and other supportive services providers on-site. Funding comes from the SF Department of Public Health, Human Services Agency. The incumbent needs to work collaboratively with core partners, DISH and Compass as well as community agencies and partners to ensure that tenant’s right and responsibilities are attended to, while treatment and case management needs are addressed. 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 [https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-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 [https://diversity.ucsf.edu/]. 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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Requirements

Works with formerly homeless individuals with mentally illness, chronic physical health issues, and/or substance abusing clients.
Prevent homelessness and link to appropriate outpatient services.
Clinical case management.
Advocacy.
Track client contacts in Avatar Billing System.
Assessments.
Referrals and linkage.
Coordinate closely with hospitals and clinic medical providers.
Work from a clinical approach and professional orientation committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion.
Work collaboratively with core partners, DISH and Compass as well as community agencies and partners.

Nice To Haves

Work experience or community service that has prepared them to contribute to UCSF's commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence.

Responsibilities

Carry a caseload of residents from 1321 Mission.
Provide individual treatment including case management services, psychotherapy, crisis intervention and 5150 assessments, substance abuse treatment, and psycho education.
Provide group treatment and community events.
Perform intake, assessment, service planning and consultation.
Coordinate closely with property management staff from DISH, support service partners, Compass, Citywide 1321 Mission St Team members to develop successful treatment strategies.
Provide advocacy and coordination with other agencies, families and clients.
Track client contacts in Avatar Billing System, assessments, referrals and linkage.
Coordinate closely with hospitals and clinic medical providers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Help patients control their own lives in the outside world and maximize housing retention with the use of a combination of clinical case management and advocacy.
Foster and embrace the UCSF PRIDE values.
Work from a clinical approach and professional orientation committed to anti-racism, equity and inclusion.
Provide mental health treatment, housing advocacy, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, and case management services.
Help residents maintain housing and support their recovery with comprehensive clinical and case management services along with building community and fostering partnerships with property management and other supportive services providers on-site.
Work collaboratively with core partners, DISH and Compass as well as community agencies and partners to ensure that tenant’s right and responsibilities are attended to, while treatment and case management needs are addressed.