Clinical Social Worker

Job Description

Are you a compassionate mental health professional dedicated to helping vulnerable populations? UCSF Health, one of the nation’s top-ranked healthcare networks, is currently hiring a Clinical Social Worker (CSW I or II) to join their team in San Francisco, California.

In this highly impactful role, you will provide comprehensive mental health services, therapy, and crisis intervention to adults facing severe mental illness. If you have a Master’s degree in social work or psychology and want to make a real difference in your community, this is a phenomenal career opportunity.

Job Overview

• Hiring Company: UCSF Health
• Job Role: Clinical Social Worker
• Job Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

What You Will Do

As a Clinical Social Worker at UCSF Health, you will work directly with high-needs adults who frequently use psychiatric services, many of whom are dealing with concurrent substance abuse or physical health challenges. Your daily responsibilities will include:

• Direct Patient Care: Providing continuous mental health services, including therapy, outreach, and crisis intervention.
• Case Management: Efficiently managing a caseload of patients, preparing detailed written summaries, and tracking treatment progress within required timeframes.
• Community Outreach: Conducting community-based case management, which may include outreach to local SRO (Single Room Occupancy) hotels and shelters.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Working seamlessly as part of a culturally diverse medical team in a high-stress, high-volume environment.

What You Need to Succeed

UCSF Health is looking for dedicated, highly reliable professionals who understand complex mental health issues. To qualify for this role, you must meet the following requirements:

• Education: A Master’s degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field from an accredited school.
• Licensing (CSW II): If applying for the CSW II level, you must possess the requirements necessary to apply for licensure as a Clinical Social Worker via the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Core Skills: Excellent communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, detail-oriented report writing, and an understanding of psychiatric/medical terminology.
• Physical Requirements: The ability to climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs during community outreach.
• Preferred Experience: 2+ years working with severely mentally ill, homeless, or dual-diagnosed populations; 1 year of experience working with African American clients; prior experience with community-based case management; and previous UC system experience.

About UCSF Health

UCSF Health is globally recognized for its cutting-edge research, advanced technology, and compassionate patient care. Encompassing the UCSF Medical Center—consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals in the nation—and UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals, the network employs over 12,000 people and handles over 1.1 million patient visits annually. Working here means joining a legacy of medical excellence and community dedication.

How to Apply

Ready to advance your social work career with a world-class healthcare organization? Ensure your resume highlights your clinical experience, community outreach skills, and current California BBS registration status, and apply directly through the UCSF Health careers portal.