Mental Health Clinician

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%.

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)