Clinical Social Worker

MED-CORE-GERI

Full Time

85122BR

Job Summary

The Division of Geriatrics seeks to recruit a full-time Clinical Social Worker II (CSW) for Dementia Care Aware San Francisco (DCA SF), a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) innovation model called GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) starting at San Francisco Health Network's (SFHN) Department of Geriatric- Neurology Cognitive Clinic (GNCC). The GUIDE Model program is an 8-year CMS program that will allow SFHN to provide coordinated dementia care to Medicare patients with dementia. Under the supervision of a Medical Director, as well as the guidance of a higher level Licensed Clinical Social Worker III, the Social Worker II (CSW II) will work closely with an interdisciplinary team including Neurologists and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) on this new program focused on improving the quality of life for people with dementia, reducing strain on their unpaid caregivers, and supporting people with dementia to remain in their homes and communities. On this team, the Social Worker will support the interdisciplinary team to complete patient and caregiver assessments, patient alignment, care planning, home safety assessments, ongoing monitoring and supports, care coordination and transitional care management, referral and coordination of services and supports, caregiver education and support, and monitoring respite services.

Specific duties include: conduct initial and annual psychosocial brain health assessment; execute home safety assessments for eligible patients; develop a comprehensive person-centered care plan; serve as primary point of contact for caseload; provide ongoing monitoring and support for patient and caregiver that maintains a minimum contact frequency to adhere to program requirements; coordinate care and support patients during times of transition, deferring to guidance from the CSW III or Medical Director where needed; maintain and manage inventory of local/community services; refer and connect patients and caregivers to community-based services and supports; administer a caregiver support training, with direction from the CSW III or Medical Director where needed; refer and coordinate in-home respite care; manage and monitor patient enrollment and alignment; attend interdisciplinary team meetings; administer tools for clinical care of patients with dementia; maintain timely and accurate electronic documentation.

Some patients also experience chronic illnesses, have substance use disorders, may have severe trauma, lack a social support system, and struggle to engage in care. Many patients do not speak English as their primary language. The Social Worker will provide services to any patient regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social, cultural, educational or religious. This position requires flexibility to orient and work independently in the community, clinic/hospital, and remote settings.

Professional development opportunities, such as training and education, will be available to support this position. This is a position that is funded for one year for a rapid implementation of an exciting new program with a dynamic and highly motivated team members who are collectively dedicated to improving clinical care for people living with dementia. Candidates with a strong passion for improving the care of older adults and/or marginalized/vulnerable populations are encouraged to apply.

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.

The salary range for this position is $38.85 - $67.05 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Division of Geriatrics' work is grounded in a deep commitment to and respect for older persons. We are specialists in aging. Our expertise is in optimizing the health of older individuals. We work in the community and on virtually every UCSF campus - Parnassus, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Mission Bay, and UCSF Center for Geriatric Care. The Division has over 130 employees including faculty, volunteer clinical faculty, fellows, staff, student interns and volunteers. We are deeply committed to, and will champion diversity, equity and inclusion as our core mission and will nurture and grow a culture in which everyone from all backgrounds is welcomed, supported, respected and valued!

Dementia Care Aware San Francisco (DCA SF) is a Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model within the San Francisco Health Network. GUIDE is an 8-year CMS innovation program with the goals to improve quality of life for people with dementia, reduce strain on their unpaid caregivers, and support people with dementia to remain in their homes and communities. The GUIDE Model will test an alternative payment methodology for participating dementia care programs to deliver a package of services including care management and coordination, caregiver education and support, and respite services to Medicare beneficiaries with dementia and their caregivers. San Francisco Health Network (SFHN) was selected as one of the few publicly funded integrated health systems in the nation to participate in developing a model.

Required Qualifications

• 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 knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position;
• Demonstrates resourcefulness, effective written and oral communication, diplomacy, and organizational and analytic skills.
• Self-directed, assertive and creative in problem solving, systems planning and patient care management in high volume work environment.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
• Basic pager, telephone, and computer skills including the use of the internet.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work in the community, clinic, and remote settings.
• Three years of post-master's experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position;
• Knowledge of social services for older adults, people living with dementia, caregivers, and for older adults from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to travel to patients' homes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish, Mandarin, Taishanese, Cantonese, Vietnamese, or Tagalog language fluency
• Social Worker in Gerontology or Advanced Social Worker in Gerontology

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. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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 - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. 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. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

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.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

009314 CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 2

Job Category

Social Work and Psychology

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF), Various Work Sites, Zuckerberg San Francisco General (ZSFG)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM