Social Worker/Therapist -Lead Community Health Worker (CHW)/Trainer (San Francisco) at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California

Overview

Job ID 37059336
Category Healthcare
Organization School of Medicine
Department Psychiatry and Neurosci Dept
Location Others
Salary $0 - $0
Date Posted January 27, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8am to 5pm primarily, but will need to adjust based on the needs of the community members
Full/Part Time Part time
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

Seeking a Licensed Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapist in a 50% or more position to serve as the Lead Community Health Worker (CHW)/Trainer for Community Responsive & Engaged Equity Research (CREER) in Mental Health Center project, sponsored by the National Institute of Mental Health & titled, "Somos Esenciales: Community Revitalization & Health through Latino Arts & Entrepreneurship." The study aims to improve mental health access & economic opportunity in the Mission District (MD) of San Francisco (SF) by expanding the community health workforce, strengthening partnerships across health, social, & economic sectors, & addresses upstream structural factors such as access to mental health care, stigma, & fragmented care systems. By integrating traditional healing practices, health promotion, & system coordination, the project aims to improve sustainable community resilience & to advance structural change to promote better mental health for all. Will work under the supervision of the Center Director & the Primary Academic Research Scientist, Dr. Lisa Fortuna, & with study faculty/staff, primarily the CHWs & other staff employed by Cultura y Arte Nativa de las Americas (CANA), the SF MD based organization that produces the annual Carnaval, & study partner Native American Health Center in support of the study, a mutliplatform intervention project to promote health equity & lasting change communities. The project brings together the cultural programming & indigenous healing informed community development strategy of CANA with the academic research capacity of the UC along w/ community partners like Native American Health Center, & others. As part of this 3-5 year NIH-sponsored research award (based on funding), this position involves providing culturally responsive support, guidance, & assistance for community members & their families as they navigate through complex community & healthcare environments. Primary goals are to increase community member wellness, & to optimize care/outcomes. The position acts as a communication liaison to understand community members' individual needs, desires, & concerns & as a referral source to care options that include various cultural healing practices. Works with the CHWs to guide the community members to services, amenities, & information to promote healing & ensure satisfaction w/ the care experience. Works directly w/community members in potentially complex mental & physical health situations & will provide guidance/oversight, including fidelity review & training, for other CHWs. Will also be involved in the co-design & implementation of research aims as they pertain to linkage to mental health & primary care needs.This is dual ladder recruitment meaning one candidate will be selected from this recruitment or recruitment ID 36777758. The hiring department can recruit & fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match for their skills & experience. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the level(s) for which they have applied. If you wish to be considered in multiple pools or are unsure, please apply for both positions.The full salary range for the Lead CHW/Trainer is $97,200 - $182,000 annually, however an offer will not exceed $139,600. Offers are based on a variety of considerations, such as education/experience, licensure/certification, & other business & organizational needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Requirements

Educational Requirements DegreeRequirementBachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.Required Experience Requirements ExperienceRequirement2-5 years of related experience Required License Requirements LicenseRequirementRequires clinical licensure in relevant discipline.Required Minimum Requirements Strong general clinical knowledge in a variety of modalities, and significant expertise in community health and/or alternative health care practices. Ability to assess community member's/participant's needs and make appropriate referrals for support services and programs. Advanced skills in assessing community member's/participant's needs and locating appropriate resources for assistance. Skills to intervene and assist with community member's/participant's questions or concerns about treatment plan and issue resolution. Advanced interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to communicate and resolve issues effectively with a diverse population.Advanced interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to communicate and resolve issues effectively with a diverse population. Ability to support community members/participants with a wide variety of clinical and non-clinical needs Ability to work in a complex, multi-divisional environment with the skills to establish priorities, set objectives and achieve stated goals. Ability to utilize project management tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to develop solutions and recommend changes and follow through with implementation. Clear and concise communication skills to teach community members/participants, other CHWs, and community systems/organizations about complex, sensitive clinical issues. Proficiency with Windows-based software including Microsoft word, Excel, Outlook. Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area Bilingual English/Spanish Ability to train, develop, and support early-stage Community Health Workers (CHWs), by adapting the training curriculum in a community setting with diverse community members and CHWs. Ability to monitor implementation fidelity of other CHWs. Advanced knowledge of data collection, compilation, and analytical techniques.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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 categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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