Clinical Social Worker

Program/Clinic: Early Psychosis

Primary Populations Served: Adult, Adolescent

The University of California, San Francisco Department of Psychiatry is looking for innovative clinicians to join the Outpatient Behavioral Health and Psychiatry Clinic. The clinic is a large, multi-disciplinary clinic, primarily located at the Pritzker Building of UCSF, and it is the primary outpatient training site for UCSF psychiatry residents. Additional sites include Integrated Behavioral Health practices embedded in Primary Care and Specialty clinics. Medical students also participate in some of the clinic’s components as part of their core clinical training in psychiatry. Trainees, faculty, and staff providers evaluate new patients across a number of different specialty clinics and faculty practices that focus on various patient populations, including diagnosis-based (e.g. depression, anxiety, bipolar) and population-based (e.g. women, geriatrics, and LGBT) clinics. After the initial evaluation, clinicians develop comprehensive individualized treatment plans that may include medication management and/or psychotherapy. This position involves providing primarily time-limited individual psychotherapy to a panel of diverse patients as well as running treatment groups. The clinician in this position builds and maintains their psychotherapy panel by working with administrative staff on incoming referrals. The work environment involves collaborative interaction with other practitioners within Psychiatry. Ways to improve communication and service to patients are part of each person’s job in the Department. Participation in the Continuous Quality Improvement process and strict adherence to privacy policies and all clinic procedures are expected.

UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Health Professionals (AHP) to be credentialed through its Medical Staff Services Office (MSSO) in order to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric AHPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at all UCSF Medical Center sites. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day.

% 

of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

80%

• Performs time-limited individual psychotherapy and facilitates treatment groups as required using an evidence-based model for psychiatric outpatients plus a limited amount of longer-term supportive therapy (completing 32 encounters [typically 45-60 min therapy] per week).
• Obtain and maintain a wRVU target that is in alignment with organizational True North goals.
• Works closely with psychiatrists (both trainees and faculty) in providing collaborative care to shared patients
• Works closely with other providers to coordinate care and provide necessary resources and support to patients.
• Provides referrals to other providers as needed.
• Facilitates support groups as required.
• Consistently maintains established productivity standards.
• Cooperates with practice staff, including schedulers, front desk personnel, and practice/nurse managers, and clinical supervisors to assure smooth delivery of patient care services.
• Completes timely and accurate coding of encounters.
• Responds to requests from business office staff regarding questions or denied claims. 
• Complies with all UCSF Medical Center procedures for infection control, safety, and administrative and clinical practice.   Complies with activities mandated by The Joint Commission and CA Title 22 and all applicable state/federal regulations.
• Complies with all UCSF Medical Center policies regarding the maintenance and confidentiality of medical records and other patient information. 
• May be assigned to provide psychotherapy services in other Outpatient Behavioral Health and Psychiatry clinics or programs at the discretion of management.

20%

• Administrative tasks related to direct clinical service, including, but not limited to: completing clinical documentation in APeX and according to HIMS standards for completion, communication to care teams, identification of referral resources, authorization forms for payors. Contribute in Lean Management system activities to include but not limited to: attending daily huddles, training and improvement initiatives, and monthly true north board rounds.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited university
• Licensed in the State of California (LCSW)
• Minimum one year of clinical experience
• Meets requirements for UCSF Medical Staff membership
• Demonstrated ability to provide time limited therapy (e.g. CBT, DBT, TLDP, IPT, etc.) for anxiety and mood disorders
• Demonstrated ability to provide supportive psychotherapy
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately triage and manage mental health emergencies
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under supervision, seek and receive feedback, and maintain interest in continuing professional development
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and humility
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skill with an emphasis on tact and diplomacy and ability to interact with members from various levels of an organization
• Demonstrated record of excellent reliability in attendance and punctuality
• Demonstrated commitment to projects and strong initiative
• Demonstrated effective organizational, planning, and scheduling abilities
• Demonstrated ability to create collaborative alliances and promote teamwork
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Health locations
• Excellent documentation and clinical skills
• Ability to chart efficiently in electronic health record

PREFERRED:

• Prior experience working in interdisciplinary teams
• Clinical experience in a large academic health system
• Knowledge of community resources
• Experience with populations diverse in ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation.
• Experience with severely mentally ill

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of California (LCSW)

UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Health Professionals (AHP) to be credentialed through its Medical Staff Services Office (MSSO) in order to practice and function in their clinical role. This applies to both adult and pediatric AHPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at all UCSF Medical Center sites. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day.