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University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health

Clinical Social Worker II/III - Pediatric

University of California - San Francisco Campus and Health, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Clinical Social Worker II/III - Pediatric Job Summary

Location: Emergency Department / Inpatient

The Clinical Social Worker II or III (LCSW) is responsible for psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, consultation, education, community linkages, supportive services, and facilitating plans of care through the healthcare continuum for patients, families, and staff. The role focuses on high‑risk populations and acts as a consultant to the clinical team, service lines, and other departments, while participating in program development and quality improvement initiatives.

The Social Worker provides therapeutic support to patients and families of UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital – Oakland, coordinates resources and services in response to psychosocial needs, and collaborates with the care team to support timely, safe discharges and meet continuum‑of‑care needs within fiscal constraints. Practice aligns with UCSF’s mission statement: Caring, Healing, Teaching, Discovering; and the values statement of Everyday PRIDE: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence.

Advanced clinical knowledge and skills differentiate the CSW III from the CSW II, incorporating leadership activities, advanced program planning, educational program provision, clinical supervision, and broader consultation to the clinical team, other departments, and the community.

The role serves all patients regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social, cultural, educational, or religious background, language, age, ancestry, citizenship, color, national origin, race, disability, source of payment, medical condition, marital status, or veteran status.

Salary range is performance‑based and subject to additional approval per UC policy.

Salary ranges:

CSW II: $59.46 – $72.51 per hour CSW III: $64.00 – $78.06 per hour

For full compensation details, visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

At UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Clinical Social Workers support patients and families through hospitalization, illness, or injury, providing psychosocial support across the continuum of care. The team reduces health disparities through a trauma‑informed, anti‑racist approach.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree from a CSWE‑accredited school of Social Work

Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing (CSW III)

Experience in healthcare, mental health, or child protection working with children and families

Experience with crisis de‑escalation and trauma‑informed care

Knowledge and abilities essential to successfully perform duties

Resourcefulness, effective written and oral communication, diplomacy, and organization/analytic skills

Self‑directed, assertive, and creative problem‑solving, systems planning, and patient‑care management in a high‑volume environment

Effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams

Proficient with text/pager, telephone, computer, and internet use

Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with pediatric patients

Second language proficiency (Spanish)

License/Certification

Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing (CSW III)

About UCSF

UCSF Health is committed to innovative patient care, advanced technology, and pioneering research. Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report, UCSF Health provides rewarding work experiences while delivering the best care available. Continuous learning and professional growth opportunities create an ideal environment to use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF embraces diversity and seeks candidates who contribute to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence – the PRIDE values. The institution is also dedicated to equity in both care delivery and workforce composition, fostering a welcoming, supportive culture and embracing diverse ideas for culturally competent education and patient care. More information: diversity.ucsf.edu.

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.

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