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Davita Inc.

Social Work Associate

Davita Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Job Title:

Social Work AssociateDepartment:

Psych-ZSFG-Adult-CWCMEmployment Type:

Full TimeJob Code:

78361BRJob Summary

The SWA will work closely with the on-site team at 1321 Mission St. to support residents in maintaining their housing, reducing risks, and achieving their treatment goals. The SWA will provide a high caliber of services to consumers and support our team in meeting our program objectives. The incumbent will carry a caseload of residents and provide them with clinical case management, crisis intervention, and housing retention services. The incumbent will also provide care coordination, consultation, and advocacy with their team and partners from DISH, Compass, and outside community agencies to support clients in reducing risks and maximizing housing retention. The CSW will develop individualized treatment plans, complete assessments upon move-in and annually, and respond to psychiatric, medical, and housing crises for residents at 1321 Mission St.Please note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.Department Description

The Division of Citywide Case Management Programs provides comprehensive outpatient treatment to San Franciscans suffering from severe mental illness, often complicated by substance abuse and/or chronic medical conditions. The mission of the division is to help clients recover prior functioning while reducing reliance on acute services and facilitate transitions from ZFGH psychiatric inpatient, jails, or other institutions to the community. The Citywide Team at 1321 Mission St provides mental health treatment, housing advocacy, substance abuse treatment, crisis intervention, and case management services to 120 formerly homeless clients residing in permanent supportive housing. The program's mission is to help residents maintain housing and support their recovery with comprehensive clinical and case management services.Required Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor's degree in Social Work from a program approved by the Council on Social Work Education, and one year of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience if a bachelor's degree is not possessed.Spanish language fluency adequate to provide therapy and clinical services to clients.One year experience doing community-based case management and the ability to do outreach and crisis intervention to residents in their units.Knowledge of psychiatric service operations and ability to apply concepts in an acute care setting.Strong interpersonal skills and experience working with diverse populations.Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.Ability to work in a high-stress, high-volume area and meet deadlines.Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately; detail-oriented.Two years working with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless, and dual diagnosed populations.Preferred Qualifications

Two years' experience working with individuals actively involved in the SF Homelessness Response System.Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to support clients.Experience with Avatar Billing System.Experience with SF ONE System.Commitment to social justice & anti-racism.Prior related experience in the homelessness response system of SF.Demonstrated understanding of Harm Reduction, The Recovery Model, and Housing First Model.About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences.Pride Values

UCSF is 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.Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.Job Details

Location:

Downtown (SF)Shift:

Days (Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm)Employee Class:

Career

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