Clinical Social Worker 1

University of California - San Francisco

98,155

United States, California, San Francisco

1263 Mission Street (Show on map)

Aug 01, 2026

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor of the Roving Team, the Clinical Social Worker I/II (CSW I/II) works doing in person outreach in the single room occupancy hotels (SROs) in San Francisco's Tenderloin, South of Market, and Mission neighborhoods. The permanent supportive housing sites where you will be doing outreach house formerly homeless adults who have been placed in housing through a subsidy from the city. The candidate will seek to engage high risk mentally ill, medically complex and/or substance abusing clients to increase housing retention and lessen the risk of eviction and a return to homelessness through building relationship and linking clients to needed supports.

The individual will hold a caseload of clients for whom they will be providing community based clinical case management which includes; engagement, assessment, treatment planning, psychotherapy, crisis intervention, 5150 assessments and holds, substance use treatment, psycho education, referrals to community supports, coordination and collaboration with property management and support services staff at the housing sites, advocacy for services, communication with families, and mandated reporting as needed. They will coordinate and consult closely with acute hospitals settings and outpatient medical providers to increase the continuity of care for their clients. They will track and document their interventions, assessments and referrals in a timely manner using an electronic medical record (Epic). The candidate will also perform other duties as assigned. The CSW I/II should possess a basic understanding of the DSM V mental health diagnostic criteria, Harm Reduction principles, Trauma Informed Care and Anti-Racism. Working with diverse and multicultural teams, clients, and community, the incumbent will participate and contribute to culturally focused clinical interventions and will practice a commitment to cultural humility and anti-racism.

The Supportive Housing Teams have a two hour weekly clinical team meeting where we foster a supportive learning and working environment by engaging in clinical trainings, sharing community resources, peer support, and presenting clients to the team for feedback and support. There is also an hour of clinical supervision weekly to each clinician.

The job will involve the ability to lift 50 lbs, walking several miles a day and climbing stairs.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY ZSFG
ZSFG is dedicated to providing services that integrates medical, psychiatric, and addiction treatment. ZSFG is the largest provider of acute psychiatric care and the only San Francisco provider of psychiatric emergency care.

The Clinical Social Worker I/II (CSW) provides comprehensive psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention and 5150 services, counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, consultation, education, outreach, community linkages, and facilitates the plan of care for patients with a particular focus on high-risk populations. Additionally the incumbent provides mental status examinations and diagnoses using the Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM5-TR); consultation to a multi-disciplinary treatment team; acts as liaison to hospital and community resources; maintains client records according to California State Medi-Cal and San Francisco City and County requirements; record data as required by Department of Public Health, attends staff meetings and participates in training sessions and performs other duties as assigned. The incumbent demonstrates cultural sensitivity in working with patients regardless of race, gender identity, religious affiliation, cultural beliefs, sexual orientation, etc. The incumbent will practice within the scope of UCSF's mission statement: Caring, Healing, Teaching, Discovering, and the values statement of UCSF's Everyday PRIDE: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence. As employees of UCSF and contractors with the City and County of San Francisco/Department of Public Health, we are essential workers and will continue to support and provide direct services during a natural disaster and/or pandemic. This includes deployment, which can include a temporary change in duties.

Key Responsibilities

% of time	Essential Function (Yes/No)	Key Responsibilities (To be completed by Supervisor)
65%	Yes	Service Provision Provides ongoing mental health services, including psychotherapy (Individual, Group and Family), crisis intervention, clinical case management, and intensive outreach and engagement to a caseload of formerly homeless clients living in permanent supportive housing site or scattered site housing. Help client stabilize, maintain housing and link to longer-term ongoing mental health, substance abuse, medical services and other programs. Make clinically appropriate discharge plans and terminations.
20%	Yes	Intake, Assessment, Service Planning & Consultation Coordinate services closely with housing providers and other community partners to develop successful treatment strategies. Treatment advocacy and coordination with other agencies, families and clients. Performs assessments, facilitates linkage to ongoing care and provides 5150/Crisis intervention services as needed.
15%	Yes	Documentation and Administration Track client contacts, assessments, referrals and eviction. Utilize Medi-Cal billing for services. Maintains client records according to City and County and Medi-Cal requirements in Epic or other EMRs. Records data in client's charts. Meet program productivity standards. Assists in processing quality improvement requests. Completes service sheets and other documentation of services in a timely fashion. Attend staff and other assigned meetings, and participates in training sessions (e.g., In-services, grand rounds). Identifies program problems and makes recommendations to supervisory and administrative staff. Other duties as assigned.
100%		(To update total %, enter the amount of time in whole numbers (without the % symbol - e.g., 15, 20) then highlight the total sum (e.g., 1%) at the bottom of the column and press F9. The total sum should add up to 100%.)

MINIMUM REQUIRED:

CSW I: Master's degree in social work, psychology or related field from an accredited university and registered with the California Board of Behavioral Science as An Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Intern Marriage Family Therapist (IMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position;
CSW II (in addition to the above): Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field from an accredited university and possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with others. Ability to work in a high stress, high volume area and work well under pressure and with deadlines. Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and be detailed oriented. Able to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required timeframes. Knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work as a team member in a culturally diverse setting
Able to lift 50lbs and climb stairs
Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability
A preliminary job offer and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance.
An understanding of mental health issues, the recovery model, and sensitivity toward mental health clients
Ability to work with clients and program staff from diverse cultural and social class backgrounds
Case Management experience
Experience working with people who have severe mental health symptoms and related behavior, people who use substances, and people experiencing homelessness.
Experience doing community-based case management and the ability to do outreach.

PREFERRED:

Spanish Language fluency
Prior related UC experience

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Science as An Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Intern Marriage Family Therapist (IMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or an equivalent

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 here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

MINIMUM REQUIRED:

CSW I: Master's degree in social work, psychology or related field from an accredited university and registered with the California Board of Behavioral Science as An Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Intern Marriage Family Therapist (IMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position;
CSW II (in addition to the above): Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field from an accredited university and possession of the requirements necessary for application for licensure as determined by the California Board of Behavioral Science or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with others. Ability to work in a high stress, high volume area and work well under pressure and with deadlines. Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and be detailed oriented. Able to efficiently prepare written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete reports within required timeframes. Knowledge of medical and/or psychiatric terminology
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work as a team member in a culturally diverse setting
Able to lift 50lbs and climb stairs
Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability
A preliminary job offer and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance.
An understanding of mental health issues, the recovery model, and sensitivity toward mental health clients
Ability to work with clients and program staff from diverse cultural and social class backgrounds
Case Management experience
Experience working with people who have severe mental health symptoms and related behavior, people who use substances, and people experiencing homelessness.
Experience doing community-based case management and the ability to do outreach.

PREFERRED:

Spanish Language fluency
Prior related UC experience

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Registered with the California Board of Behavioral Science as An Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Intern Marriage Family Therapist (IMFT), Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, or an equivalent