Mental Health Clinician
PSYCH ACUTE-ADOLES AND CHILD
Job Summary
Under general supervision, the psychiatric social worker provides direct social services to patients and
their families on the inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services at Saint Francis Memorial Hospital.
The psychiatric social worker provides consultative and direct care to patients outside the inpatient
psych unit with regard to legal proceedings around involuntary admission and treatment.
Provides rapid and comprehensive individual social assessments. Interviews patients and members of their support system in order to identify problems and determine appropriate interventions. Evaluates family, home environmental and financial conditions in planning for the continual an after care plans. Collaborates with community care providers and initiates referrals to community resources. Facilitates psych-social assessments for patients in areas outside psychiatry.
Coordinates and participates in treatment planning activities. Facilitates clinical strategies in order to help the patient accomplish identified treatment goals. Provides clinical information to the members of the multidisciplinary treatment team in order to establish an appropriate treatment plan. Provides an initial discharge plan in the patient's individualized treatment care plan on admission to the inpatient psychiatric unit, and revises this plan as needed throughout the course of stay.
Investigates and documents probable cause and evidence for continual involuntary admissions, throughout the hospital. Interviews patients and their support system to obtain evidence. Represents in probable cause hearings as needed. Coordinates writ hearings per patient request. Provides teaching and clarification to the patient and family regarding involuntary hold, conservatorship, confidentiality and competency laws, and patient rights and appeals processes. Pursues and coordinates prompt filing of necessary holds and/ or conservatorship petitions to facilitate recommended continued care for patient, offering guidance to Saint Francis Memorial Hospital Social Workers who are employed outside psychiatry.
Provides early discharge planning assessment and coordination of discharge services. Interviews the patient and their family/support systems to determine effective treatment and after care plans and to facilitate timely discharges. Collaborates with community and managed care providers to determine after care needs and to advocate for the patient to receive appropriate services in a timely manner. Initiates new community referrals in meeting the patient's after care needs.
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.
Provides individual patient interventions and family support interventions. Serves as mentor to the multidisciplinary team to assist in the development of clinical strategies. Provides group and family activities and programs. Provides crisis interventions for patient and family, and assault management as needed. Coordinates after care plans with community based agencies.
Provides and maintains proper documentation in the patient care record in compliance with CMH, JCAHO, M-Cal, and PSRO Standards. Provides Social Assessment within 72 hours of patient admission and maintains weekly progress notes entry on all patient continual stay beyond 72 hours. Documents all family work, community referrals and final discharge plans. Provides documentation of patient acuity to maintain continual care certification.
Carries out and adheres to inpatient psychiatric and Hospital policies and procedures. Maintains meeting of established competencies. Provides staff consultation, support and interpretations of social work practices and procedures. Attends unit staff meetings, policy and program development meetings. Facilitates orientation of new employees and students to the unit. Pursues lifelong learning in areas in expertise.
The salary range for this position is $32.09 - $68.87 (Hourly Rate).
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Department Description
St. Mary's Medical Center and associated outpatient clinics are now part of UCSF Health. This addition give us the opportunity to offer primary and secondary care in more places and increases UCSF Health's ability to care for patients with complex medical needs. Combining community care with academic medicine makes convenient, comprehensive care easier to access for all our patients.
UCSF Health St. Mary's is an accredited, not-for-profit hospital located across the street from Golden Gate Park. As a full-service facility, we're home to the nation's first digital cardiac catheterization laboratory, innovative orthopedic and spine care, state-of-the-art cancer center, and comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
We are proud to remain at the forefront of quality health care in San Francisco, with the Distinguished Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from Healthgrades. We've been named a Top Performer in Key Quality Measures by the Joint Commission. We believe in our city. And are proud to be part of UCSF Health to provide convenient, highly specialized care to our community.
Required Qualifications
- Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in social work psychology nursing human development or other related health field.
- Relevant post-graduate education (18 months/27 units) from an accredited college or university may be substituted if the curriculum is comparable (developmental theory psychopathology clinical theory.)
- Must have a current BLS for the health care provider certification. Must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Physical ability and flexibility to participate in physical restraint of patients.
- Must possess a strong theoretical base in developmental systemic and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- An ability to read write speak and understand the English language without difficulty.
- Training Aggression management training.
- Complete annual safety training.
- Complete and maintain department specific training
- Must have demonstrated effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment.
- Demonstrated ability to educate and motivate staff to improve skills.
- Must have leadership ability and good communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Second language skills preferred.
License/Certification
- Must have a current BLS for the health care provider certification. Must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
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
004462 BEH HEALTH PSYCHTRC PROFL 2 HX
Job Category
Social Work and Psychology
Bargaining Unit
University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Nov 16, 2024