Social Worker

Social Worker

F_TEP-Campus Employees

Temporary Employment

86876BR

Job Summary

Employment Duration : 3 months with potential to extend.

The Clinical Social Worker II / III is responsible for providing psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, education, community referrals, and support services. The Social Worker works closely with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate patient care, especially for high-risk populations, and supports safe and timely discharge planning or ongoing care coordination.

The CSW II / III participates in program development, quality improvement, and department education activities. The CSW III level includes advanced clinical responsibilities such as program planning, supervision, and consultation. This role requires sensitivity and cultural competence to provide services to patients and families of all backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, counseling, and referrals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement patient care plans.
• Address adjustment to illness and psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Participate in discharge or continued care planning.
• Identify and report suspected abuse or safety concerns following legal and UCSF policies.
• Screen for and manage behavioral health concerns, including suicidal / homicidal ideation.
• Provide guidance on legal / ethical issues such as decision-making capacity and Advance Health Care Directives.
• Maintain accurate and timely medical record documentation.
• Facilitate and participate in patient, family, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Engage in department / hospital in-services and contribute to education initiatives.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and program planning.
• Provide clinical supervision for staff (CSW III only).
• Provide coverage and support to other teams as assigned.
• Comply with UCSF policies and procedures.

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

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Department Description

UCSF's Temporary Employment Program (TEP) recruits and hires temporary employees for immediate clerical and technical support services to UCSF Departments and various off-campus locations. UCSF departments deploy temporary employees to work on special projects, fill in for regular employees who are on vacation or leave, or to temporarily fill a vacant position during recruitment. Frequently temporary employees become successful candidates for career and limited appointment positions.

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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

TEP

Job Code and Payroll Title

009314 CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 2

Job Category

Support Services, Temporary Employment

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Temporary Employment

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

St. Francis

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

10 Hours