MED-ZSFG-AIDS

Full Time

74939BR

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 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.

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Department Description

The Division of HIV, Infectious Diseases and Global Medicine at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) is an internationally recognized global leader in clinical care, research, and education. With its home-base located at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG), the Division has been ranked as the top facility in the country for AIDS care since 1983. The Division’s work is featured frequently in the media, and it is often visited by numerous international, national, state, and local dignitaries and delegations. The Division consists of approximately 36 faculty members, 11 fellows/postdoctoral scholars and 170 academic and staff employees.  It is the largest Division of the Department of Medicine (DOM) at ZSFG, with a total expenditure budget of approximately $52 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;
•    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

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

Clinical Social Worker 2
•    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.

Job Code and Payroll Title

007890 CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 1 EX

Job Category

Allied Health, Social Work and Psychology

Bargaining Unit

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

Location

Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, 60-min break