Mental Health Clinician

PSYCH ACUTE-ADOLES AND CHILD

Per Diem

86685BR

Job Summary

Uses DBT/CBT and trauma informed methods to run therapuetic groups and engage patients on the inpatient adolescent unit. Compeletes assessments and 1:1 checkin with patients. Offers support for emotional dyresgulation and helps in crisis situations.

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 $32.09 - $68.87 (Hourly Rate).

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Department Description

The UCSF Psychiatric Adolescent and Child inpatient Unit at UCSF St. Mary's Medical Center is a comprehensive adolescent mental health inpatient unit. This unit serves adolescents between the ages of 11 and 17 who cannot be safe in their community. The unit offers a therapeutic environment for the treatment of patients whose emotional problems are impacting their safety, psychological, educational, and social functioning.

Our goal is to provide our patients and their families with thoughtful, evidence-based care while helping them navigate their current situation to help them reach their full potential.

Individualized treatment focuses on helping each person maintain a plan for safety outside of the hospital setting. Treatment focuses on resolution of the immediate crisis that brought the adolescent to Unit.

We treat a full range of behavioral and emotional disorders seen in teenagers including; mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, thought disorders, anxiety disorders, as well as behaviors and emotions complicated by alcohol and drug use.

Adolescents are engaged in evaluation and treatment services that incorporate a variety of therapy modalities including art, music, talk therapy, medication evaluation and management, and psychological testing as indicated. Mental health services are provided in a safe, consistent, therapeutic environment where the developmental, psychological, and educational needs of patients and their support systems can be assessed and addressed with compassion.

The unit provides a structured therapeutic setting to help people gradually regain a sense of self-sufficiency and control in their lives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and 1+ related work experience; and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with adolescents in an inpatient or acute psychiatric setting preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience.
• Basic skills in providing behavioral / educational interventions.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and ethical standards associated with profession.
• Basic knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches.
• Effective verbal and written communication. Demonstrated active listening and persuasion skills.
• Skills in collaborating with interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of business software and electronic / medical records systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related behavioral health field.
• Licensed or license-eligible in California (e.g., LCSW, LMFT, LPCC, PsyD, or PhD).

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 - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

004462 BEH HEALTH PSYCHTRC PROFL 2 HX

Job Category

Social Work and Psychology

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Per Diem

Percentage

20%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

St. Mary's

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Variable

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday