Mental Health Clinician - Per Diem
PSYCH ACUTE-ADOLES AND CHILD
Job Summary
Applies Dignity Core Values to the performance of every job duty. These Values include Dignity,
Collaboration, Justice, Stewardship, and Excellence. The mental health clinician conducts individual and
family therapy sessions, completes psychosocial assessments, facilitates psychotherapy groups, and
coordinates the case management needs in accordance with the philosophy and policies of the Board of Behavioral Sciences standards for practice. Works cooperatively as part of the multi-disciplinary team.
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).
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
St. Mary's Medical Center and associated outpatient clinics are now part of UCSF Health. This addition
give us the opportunity to offer primary and secondary care in more places and increases UCSF Health's
ability to care for patients with complex medical needs. Combining community care with academic
medicine makes convenient, comprehensive care easier to access for all our patients.
UCSF Health St. Mary's is an accredited, not-for-profit hospital located across the street from Golden
Gate Park. As a full-service facility, we're home to the nation's first digital cardiac catheterization
laboratory, innovative orthopedic and spine care, state-of-the-art cancer center, and
comprehensive rehabilitation programs.
We are proud to remain at the forefront of quality health care in San Francisco, with the Distinguished
Hospital Award for Clinical Excellence from Healthgrades. We've been named a Top Performer in Key
Quality Measures by the Joint Commission. We believe in our city. And are proud to be part of UCSF
Health to provide convenient, highly specialized care to our community.
Required Qualifications
- Experience Must have demonstrated effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a stressful environment.
- Demonstrated ability to educate and motivate staff to improve skills.
- Must possess a strong theoretical base in developmental systemic and cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- 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.)
- Licensure Must have a current BLS for the health care provider certification.
- Certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Special Skills Must have leadership ability and good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Physical ability and flexibility to participate in physical restraint of patients.
- An ability to read write speak and understand the English language without difficulty.
- Training Aggression management training.
- Complete annual safety training.
- Complete and maintain department specific training
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual in one or more of the following languages: Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin, Cambodian, Tagalog or Vietnamese.
License/Certification
- Current BLS for the health care provider certification.
- Certifications must be issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
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 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, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ppsm-20
For the University of California's Anti Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Job Code and Payroll Title
004462 BEH HEALTH PSYCHTRC PROFL 2 HX
Job Category
Allied Health
Bargaining Unit
University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)
University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health
Nov 16, 2024