Clinical Social Worker I/II, Citywide Minna Team

Job Summary Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor of the Citywide Minna Team, the Bilingual Spanish Speaking Clinical Social Worker I/II (CSW I/II) works with formerly homeless, justice‑involved adults who have co‑occurring mental health and substance use disorders. The CSW I/II will carry a caseload of residents from the supportive transitional housing site at 509 Minna St (Minna Project) and provide treatment including individual and group psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis intervention and 5150 assessments, substance abuse treatment, assertive outreach, intake, assessment, service planning and consultation. The CSW I/II will coordinate closely with Westside Community Services (property management and forensic case management on site), support service partners, justice system partners (SF Superior Court, Adult Probation Department, Parole), and other Citywide Minna Team members to develop successful treatment strategies. Additional duties include advocacy and coordination with outside agencies, clinical documentation in the Epic Electronic Health Care Record, referrals and linkage, and other duties as assigned. The overall goal of the Minna Project is to help safely reduce the jail population, increase positive health outcomes, reduce homelessness, and foster the skills/supports necessary for clients to successfully exit the justice system. The incumbent must embrace the UCSF PRIDE values and work from a clinical approach and professional orientation committed to anti‑racism, equity and inclusion. Responsibilities Service Provision – Provides ongoing mental health services, including psychotherapy (individual, group and family), crisis intervention, and intensive outreach and engagement to a caseload of formerly homeless clients living at 509 Minna Street. Helps clients stabilize, maintain transitional housing and link to longer‑term ongoing mental health, substance abuse, medical services and other programs. Makes clinically appropriate discharge plans and terminations. Intake, Assessment, Service Planning & Consultation – Coordinates services closely with Westside property management/forensic case management staff and the Citywide Minna Team to develop successful treatment strategies. Conducts intake of new clients, including assessment of community functioning and service needs; performs a mental status examination and diagnoses (DSM‑V); provides consultation to the multidisciplinary team including partner agencies involved in client care. Documentation and Administration – Tracks client contacts, assessments and care plans; uses Medi‑Cal billing for services; maintains client records according to City and County and Medi‑Cal requirements; records data in client charts; meets program productivity standards; assists in processing quality improvement requests; completes documentation of services in a timely fashion per Medi‑Cal guidelines; attends staff and other assigned meetings and participates in training sessions; identifies program problems and makes recommendations to supervisory and administrative staff; performs other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications CSW I: Master’s degree in social work, psychology or related field from an accredited university. CSW II: 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. Registered with the California BBS as an ASW/AMFT/APCC or LCSW/LMFT/LPCC. Knowledge of psychiatric service operations and ability to apply concepts in an acute care setting. Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with populations that are diverse in gender, sexual orientation, race and ethnicity. Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others; ability to work in a high‑stress, high‑volume area and work well under pressure and with deadlines; ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; detail oriented; able to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required time frames; knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology. Ability to ensure patient care service standards are consistently met; assists staff with managing challenging patient interactions with sensitivity and skill. Spanish language fluency adequate to provide therapy to clients in this language. Ability to do outreach to client units and in the community at inpatient hospitals and other community locations. Preferred Qualifications Two years working with severely mentally ill adults, formerly homeless and dual‑diagnosed populations. Licenses Required Must be registered with the California BBS as an ASW/AMFT/APCC or LCSW/LMFT/LPCC. Benefits and Compensation The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on 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. For more information about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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