Job Description

Job Summary

The primary function of this position is to serve as an interventionist for the electronic health record Risk of Alzheimer\'s and Dementia Assessment Rule (eRADAR) research study in the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. eRADAR is a tool developed by the UCSF PI, Dr. Deborah Barnes, that uses information in the electronic health record (EHR) to help identify patients at risk of having undiagnosed dementia. The primary responsibilities of the interventionist will include: working with primary care clinicians (PCPs) to determine which patients with high eRADAR scores should be assessed for dementia; reaching out to these patients and scheduling visits; administering standard tools to assess for cognitive and functional impairment and depressive symptoms; writing clinical notes with follow-up recommendations for PCPs using a standardized note template; following up with patients who receive new dementia diagnoses after their PCP visits to connect them with appropriate healthcare system and community services; and documenting encounters in the medical system and research database.

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Organization

Campus

Req Number

73688BR

Employee Class

Limited Appt

Percentage

40%

Shift Length

Variable

Shift

Variable

Bargaining Unit

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

Job Category

Allied Health

Required Qualifications

• Master\'s degree from an accredited school of social work, possession of a clinical social worker license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, and 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.
• Familiarity with standard research methodology to ensure quality data collection.
• Excellent clinical skills; experience assessing patients for cognitive impairment/dementia, formulating client treatment plans, providing referrals and follow-up to clients. Minimum two years of experience
• Excellent communication skills for working with patients, clinic staff, and research staff.
• Meets requirements necessary for credentialing at the UCSF Medical Center

Preferred Qualifications

• Master\'s degree from an accredited school of social work, possession of a clinical social worker license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, and 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.

License/Certification

• Clinical social worker license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners.

Position Type

Part Time

Department Name

Psych-LPPI-Rsch

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.

Department Description

The UCSF Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Services is among the nation\'s foremost resources in the field of child, adolescent and adult mental health. Psychiatry faculty members are recognized for their leadership roles in state-of-the-art, comprehensive and compassionate patient care, pioneering research, excellence in training the next generation of leaders, advancing public policy to advance mental health, and commitment to diversity.

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

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