Mental Health Clinician

3 days ago

San Francisco, California, United States University of California Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Clinician to join our team at the University of California San Francisco. As a key member of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide direct social services to patients and their families on the inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide consultative and direct care to patients outside the inpatient psych unit with regard to legal proceedings around involuntary admission and treatment.
  • Conduct rapid and comprehensive individual social assessments, interviewing patients and members of their support system to identify problems and determine appropriate interventions.
  • Evaluate family, home environmental, and financial conditions in planning for continual and after-care plans.
  • Collaborate with community care providers and initiate referrals to community resources.
  • Facilitate psych-social assessments for patients in areas outside psychiatry.
  • Coordinate and participate in treatment planning activities, facilitating clinical strategies to help patients accomplish identified treatment goals.
  • Provide clinical information to the members of the multidisciplinary treatment team to establish an appropriate treatment plan.
  • Develop and implement initial discharge plans in the patient's individualized treatment care plan on admission to the inpatient psychiatric unit, and revise as needed throughout the course of stay.
  • Investigate and document probable cause and evidence for continual involuntary admissions, throughout the hospital.
  • Represent in probable cause hearings as needed, and coordinate writ hearings per patient request.
  • Provide teaching and clarification to patients and families regarding involuntary hold, conservatorship, confidentiality, and competency laws, and patient rights and appeals processes.
  • Pursue and coordinate prompt filing of necessary holds and/or conservatorship petitions to facilitate recommended continued care for patients.
  • Provide early discharge planning assessment and coordination of discharge services, interviewing patients and their families/support systems to determine effective treatment and after-care plans and to facilitate timely discharges.
  • Collaborate with community and managed care providers to determine after-care needs and to advocate for patients to receive appropriate services in a timely manner.
Requirements
  • Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, nursing, human development, or other related health field.
  • Relevant post-graduate education (18 months/27 units) from an accredited college or university may be substituted if the curriculum is comparable (developmental theory, psychopathology, clinical theory).
  • Current BLS for the health care provider certification, issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
  • Physical ability and flexibility to participate in physical restraint of patients.
  • Strong theoretical base in developmental, systemic, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language without difficulty.
  • Training in aggression management.
  • Annual safety training.
  • Department-specific training.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Second language skills.
About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology, and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve. We are committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere.

We are proud to be part of the University of California San Francisco, a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care.

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