Adolescent Behavioral Health Social Worker (IOP/PHP)

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF's Division of Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry seeks a Clinical Social Worker for its Adolescent IOP/PHP program at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. The role provides direct care, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, mandated reporting, and discharge planning, coordinating services with community providers to support youth and families.

Responsibilities emphasize collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, evidence‑based treatments, and culturally sensitive care

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field and licensure eligibility per the California Board of Behavioral Science.
• CSW I/II: advanced degree and licensure requirements described by the board.
• Proficiency in evidence‑based practices for adolescents and families.
• Knowledge of social determinants of health and care coordination.
• Strong attendance, integrity, reliability, and timely paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention and psychosocial assessments and interventions.
• Coordinate health and mental health services with community providers.
• Maintain adherence to best practices and regulatory standards.
• Support patients and families with social, vocational, and behavioral needs.
• Collaborate with licensed clinicians, physicians, nurses, and discharge planners.

Skills

Evidence-based practices

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

UCSF's Division of Infant, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry seeks a Clinical Social Worker for its Adolescent IOP/PHP program at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. The role provides direct care, crisis intervention, psychosocial assessments, mandated reporting, and discharge planning, coordinating services with community providers to support youth and families.

Responsibilities emphasize collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, evidence‑based treatments, and culturally sensitive care