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Langley Porter Psychiatric Hospital Under the general supervision of the Partial Hospitalization & Intensive Outpatient Programs manager and as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team, the primary clinician's duties include, but are not limited to, providing transitional and comprehensive mental health services, including case management, group and individual therapy, family psychotherapy, and crisis intervention, to a caseload of adults who are high risk for psychiatric hospitalization. The incumbent will complete psychosocial/functional assessments, mental status examinations, comprehensive treatment plan development, and discharge planning. Coordinate treatment among various agencies and advocate for clients to link with needed resources. Work with the treatment team and inpatient/outpatient units to facilitate referrals and service. Attend staff meetings and treatment planning meetings. DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Identify the functions or tasks that employees in the job perform. The essential functions should state the purpose of the work and the results to be accomplished, rather than how the function is performed. Of the tasks listed, what percentage of time is devoted to each? The more time employees spend on a function, the more likely it is that the function is essential. Generally, include those functions that account for 10% or more of the work, i.e., key items that contribute significantly to the achievement of the job. The functions should add up to 100%.
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Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor) |
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Direct patient care: Maintain a clinical caseload and provide case management, individual patient/family meetings, psychosocial assessments, and treatment planning with the team. Facilitate psychotherapy skills groups, including psychoeducational, supportive, dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and mindfulness groups with diagnostically diverse adult patients; crisis triage/management. Clinical consultation to a multi-disciplinary treatment team and liaison to inpatient/outpatient units to facilitate referrals and services as needed; participation in ongoing assessment of treatment services, including ongoing evaluation of the need for change and improvements; may participate in the training of medical students, residents, and/or other post-graduate trainees when assigned by the program manager. The incumbent may also be called upon to provide individual psychotherapy, crisis intervention, outreach, and case management, as indicated by varying programmatic and patient-care needs. |
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Documentation of patient care.
This includes timely clinical documentation per LPPH, TJC, Medicare, and private funding regulations/standards; participation in weekly treatment meetings |
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Attend staff meetings and other duties as assigned.
This includes maintaining knowledge of clinical service standards/regulations by LPPH, TJC, Medical, and private funding. Maintain current knowledge of infection control issues and national patient safety regulations, and implement practices, including CDC handwashing guidelines. Exercise sound judgment in taking sick leave to avoid spreading contagious illness to patients and co-workers. Utilizes LEAN Management systems to include participation in huddles and True North Board leader rounding to address key performance indicators such as Patient Experience, Our People, Strategic Growth, and Financial Strength. As assigned, participate in the facilitation of Patient Advisory or Focus Groups on behalf of LPPH. |
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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
- For CSW2, registered associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California
- For CSW3, Licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in the State of California (LCSW, LMFT or LPCC)
- Minimum three-years direct patient care experience in a mental health setting, group, and crisis management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide transitional, comprehensive mental health services, including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, outreach, and case management to a caseload of severely mentally ill adults who are at high risk for psychiatric hospitalization.
- Demonstrated ability to complete psychosocial/functional assessments, mental status examinations, comprehensive treatment development, and discharge planning.
- Excellent documentation and clinical skills.
- Ability to prioritize; work independently, excellent follow-up, work well under pressure and deadlines
- Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability.
- Demonstrated ability to assess suicide and violence risk.
- Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with colleagues as a member of the treatment team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A preliminary job offer and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance
- Recent direct patient care experience in a mental health setting, group and crisis management skills.
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy groups.
- Experience with populations diverse in ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
- Experience with acute psychiatric illnesses
- Recent direct patient care experience with DBT and/or Partial Hospitalization
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- For CSW2, registered associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California
- For CSW3, Licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in the State of California (LCSW, LMFT or LPCC)
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 here.
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.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 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 knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
- For CSW2, registered associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California
- For CSW3, Licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in the State of California (LCSW, LMFT or LPCC)
- Minimum three-years direct patient care experience in a mental health setting, group, and crisis management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to provide transitional, comprehensive mental health services, including psychotherapy, crisis intervention, outreach, and case management to a caseload of severely mentally ill adults who are at high risk for psychiatric hospitalization.
- Demonstrated ability to complete psychosocial/functional assessments, mental status examinations, comprehensive treatment development, and discharge planning.
- Excellent documentation and clinical skills.
- Ability to prioritize; work independently, excellent follow-up, work well under pressure and deadlines
- Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability.
- Demonstrated ability to assess suicide and violence risk.
- Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with colleagues as a member of the treatment team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A preliminary job offer and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance
- Recent direct patient care experience in a mental health setting, group and crisis management skills.
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with dialectical behavioral therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy groups.
- Experience with populations diverse in ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
- Experience with acute psychiatric illnesses
- Recent direct patient care experience with DBT and/or Partial Hospitalization
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
- For CSW2, registered associate with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in California
- For CSW3, Licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences in the State of California (LCSW, LMFT or LPCC)
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University of California - San Francisco
79.62
sick time
Jun 03, 2026