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University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health

Clinical Social Worker (Spanish Speaking)

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Clinical Social Worker (Spanish Speaking) Job Summary The incumbent will be assigned to the Citywide Case Management CASC Team in partnership with the San Francisco Adult Probation Department (SFAPD). The incumbent will service a caseload of 15–17 individuals identified by SFAPD as needing mental health services. Clients will be re-entering the community after substantial and/or repeated periods of incarceration. The incumbent will provide comprehensive assessment, crisis intervention, case management, individual and group therapy, and substance abuse services. Clients will receive their mental health and substance abuse services at SFAPD's Community Assessment and Service Center (CASC) at 564 6th Street, San Francisco 94103. The clinician will assist clients in meeting their needs and make appropriate referrals. The overall goal is to treat high‑risk clients, promote safe and sustained re‑entry into the community and reduce recidivism into the criminal justice system.

Salary ranges:

CSW I

$44.94–$51.82 per hour,

CSW II

$47.41–$69.06 per hour.

Required Qualifications

CSW I: Master’s degree in social work, psychology or related field from an accredited university and possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

CSW II: All of the above plus eligibility to sit for the BBS licensing exam.

Must be able to provide mental health services in Spanish.

Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others; work well under pressure and with deadlines; follow oral and written instructions accurately; be detail oriented; prepare written summaries and reports within required timeframes; knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Team member in a culturally diverse setting.

Able to lift 50 lbs and climb stairs.

Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability.

Understanding of mental health issues and sensitivity toward clients.

Ability to work with clients and program staff from diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

Ability to obtain San Francisco County Jail Clearance through the San Francisco Sheriff's Department.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless and dual diagnosed populations as gained as part of study or while in school, or internship in a similar institution.

Experience doing community based case management and the ability to do outreach including to SRO hotels as gained as part of study or while in school, or internship in a similar institution.

Experience working with individuals actively involved in the criminal justice system as gained as part of study or while in school, or internship in a similar institution.

Prior related UC experience.

Ability to provide mental health services in Spanish.

License/Certification

Registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an ASW, LCSW, AMFT, LMFT, APCC, or LPCC. Recent graduates must obtain registration within 90 days of hire.

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.

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