Social Work Associate

Job Description The Opiate Treatment Outpatient Program (OTOP) and the OTOP Mobile Methadone Van Program provide methadone maintenance dosing and counseling to patients with opioid use disorder in conjunction with medical and psychiatric services. The target population is low‑income, medically or psychiatrically compromised individuals with opioid use disorder who reside in San Francisco, primarily in the South of Market, Mission, Castro, and Tenderloin areas. Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the incumbent provides a range of social work services to OTOP patients with multiple layers of instability and vulnerability, including housing, financial, legal, medical care coordination, transportation, food and clothing. Services are provided to all OTOP patients, with priority given to HIV+ clients and patients with severe and persistent mental health issues. Key Responsibilities Direct Patient Care—Methadone Maintenance Counseling: substance use intake and assessments using standardized interview protocols; clinic orientation; substance use counseling in individual, group, and family modalities; analysis of clinical data; intervention planning; monitoring patient response; adherence to quality and cultural competence standards. Indirect Patient Care—Methadone Stabilization and Maintenance Counseling: coordination and linkage to services; referrals; collaboration with a multidisciplinary team; case conferences; clinical supervision. Documentation: document clinical work according to established policies, Title 22, Title 9 and federal requirements. Other Duties: participate in unit‑based committees; support day‑to‑day clinic operations including documentation in patient charts, coverage for other social work associates, attending staff meetings and training; contribute to professional development; communicate effectively; provide leadership. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: BA/BS degree and one year of related experience, or five years of related experience in prevocational, job development services, substance use counseling, or employment counseling. Knowledge of Harm Reduction theory and the health and psycho‑social problems associated with opioid dependence and other substance use disorders. Strong interpersonal skills and experience providing culturally competent care with diverse populations. Ability to work cooperatively, handle high‑stress clinical environment, follow instructions, prepare clinical notes and reports within required timeframes, and demonstrate professional behavior in a multidisciplinary environment. Preferred One year of experience in human services, motivational interviewing training, experience with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless, and dual‑diagnosis populations. Graduate coursework in psychology, counseling, social work, addiction studies, or public health leading to certification or licensure. Case‑management experience and work in opiate treatment programs. Prior UCSF experience. Licenses/Certifications California state registration (RADT or SUDRC); candidates registered on/after July 1, 2025 must have completed the required 80 hours of approved core competency education. Certification as an Alcohol/Drug Counselor or registration as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, Associate Social Worker, Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or Psychological Associate. 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, please visit: #J-18808-Ljbffr UCSF Health