Clinical Social Worker (9313C) 15931 About Berkeley

At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.

The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.

We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 3/17/2021

Departmental Overview

As a national collegiate leader, UC Berkeley's University Health Services (UHS) provides comprehensive medical, mental health, insurance and health promotion services to all Berkeley students, and a variety of health programs for faculty and staff. Approximately 65,000 visits occur annually including Primary Care, Urgent Care, Occupational Health and Specialty Clinics. Services are designed to minimize the impact of illness, emotional distress and injury on studies and work. Coupled with health promotion and public health programs, UHS reaches all segments of the Berkeley campus community. Learn more about us by visiting uhs.berkeley.edu

Reporting to the Director of Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) this position is for a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to work in the Graduate Assembly's (GA) satellite office in Mulford Hall. The GA is UC Berkeley's graduate student government whose main mission is to improve the lives of graduate students. In addition to working with CAPS, and UHS, this position will work with graduate students to help serve the mental health needs of graduate students by providing one on one counseling, group counseling, etc. for graduate students from a diverse population. This position will work collaboratively with the senior psychologist who oversees the GA Wellness Center. This posting is for one vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, counseling and crisis intervention for graduate students on a broad range of behavioral, psychological and developmental concerns that may impact effective academic and personal functioning.
• Provides the highest quality care for graduate students, including treatment recommendations, services and referrals.
• Consults with senior clinicians on complex cases or on problems outside their area of expertise.
• Documents and monitors progress of individual cases.
• Serves as a resource for other professional staff and training staff.
• Presents psychoeducational workshops for graduate students and academic departments.
• Provides outreach consultation to faculty and staff regarding student concerns.

Required Qualifications

• Experience working with graduate student populations and in university counseling.
• Experience providing time-limited individual counseling, group counseling, evaluation, and assessment and crisis intervention services to a diverse student population.
• Prior counseling experience in working with multicultural & diverse graduate student populations.
• Prior experience working with equity & inclusion issues.
• Knowledge and experience with student development and career counseling/ assessment.
• Ability to work with high risk populations including severe and complex mental health concerns
• Thorough knowledge of applicable laws, standards and ethics of professional conduct.
• Thorough knowledge of diagnostic/psychological testing methodologies.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking and workshop delivery.
• Experience and skills in conducting complex diagnosis, problem-solving and critical- thinking.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative manner with diverse clients, members of the medical staff and faculty.
• Ability to conduct complex analysis and develop and present recommendations and course of treatment.
• Knowledge of electronic/medical records systems.

Education/Training:

• Masters in social work, counseling or marriage and family therapy.
• Current CA state license (LCSW or MFT). If licensed in another state, would need to be licensed within 6 months of residence in California.

Salary & Benefits

Salary to commensurate with experience. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit:

https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Other Information

• Employment is contingent on successful completion of: Background Check, Acceptable Medical Evaluation that includes infectious disease surveillance and proof of current required vaccinations or immunity levels, and successful credentials verification (if applicable).
• This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Health Care Professionals Unit (HX) between the University of California and the University Professional and Technical Employees (UPTE). The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/hx/index.html

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California 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, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant see:

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see:
http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct



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