Description
Who We Are
At the San Francisco Human Services Agency, we believe in a San Francisco where everyone has the opportunity and support to achieve their full potential. We are comprised of the Department of Benefits and Family Support, and the Department of Disability and Aging Services, and are united by our commitment to deliver essential services that support and protect people, families, and communities.
From financial, nutritional and employment support to child and adult protective services, health care coverage, affordable childcare, and in-home services for older adults and persons with disabilities, our team lends support for all in need.
Our Commitment to Racial Equity
As we work towards our vision of an inclusive San Francisco, we embrace our responsibility to root out systemic racism by creating services and a workforce which reflect the lived experiences and strengths of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a work environment where our differences are celebrated and everyone has what they need to thrive--no matter their race, age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or country of origin. Click here to learn more about what this commitment looks like in action.
Role Description
As a Clinical Psychologist for the County Adult Assistance Program(CAAP), you will conduct professional-level work in screening and assessing CalWORKS and CAAP clients to identify and document disabling mental health conditions and associated functional limitations that enable them to qualify for Social Security Benefits.
Essential Duties Include:
- Conducts screening and assessment of clients with mental health related complaints, collateral interviews with primary care and behavioral health staff, and medical records review to support clients’ application for Social Security Benefits.
- Selects, administers, scores, and interprets appropriate psychological tests of intelligence, personality, aptitude, achievement, interest and other specialized areas and conducts diagnostic clinical interviews with emotionally disturbed, mentally ill, chemically dependent, and intellectually disabled adults to assess their impairments to provide medical evidence in support of clients’ application for Social Security Benefits as needed.
- Prepares psychological reports presenting diagnostic findings, interview findings, functional assessments, clinical evaluations, and recommendations for the Clients’ SSI eligibility.
- Reviews and evaluates psychological, psychiatric and/or neuropsychological data and case material.
- Provides education, consultation, and information to community providers, and CAAP’s multi-disciplinary team on adult adjustment problems, mental illness, chemical dependence, culturally relevant services, and other topics related to SSI eligibility.
- Supervises psychology interns and subordinate clinical staff not including class 2574 Clinical Psychologist; conducts staff training programs both within the clinic or unit and for line agency personnel.
Ideal Candidate
Minimum Qualifications:
- Possession of a valid license as a Psychologist issued by the California Board of Psychology as defined in Chapter 6.6 of the Business and Professions Code; Psychologist Licensing Law, Sections 2900-2903, 2914.
- Requires bilingual fluency in Spanish. Only those eligible candidates who pass the bilingual proficiency test in both written and oral will be considered for this bilingual position. Applicants must indicate on the online application the language(s) in which they claim proficiency.
Benefits
When you work at HSA, you receive great benefits offered by the City and County of San Francisco, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
- Pension plan and retiree benefits
- Paid and unpaid leave depending on the reason
- Employee well-being programming
Special Instructions
- When submitting your application, please attach a copy of valid license as a Psychologist.
- You must indicate on the online application the language(s) in which you claim proficiency.
Learn more and apply here: https://careers.sf.gov/l?go=qaRZr7Y0