Clinical Social Worker 1

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Clinical Social Worker I/II to perform outreach in San Francisco's Tenderloin, South of Market, and Mission neighborhoods, engaging formerly homeless adults and linking them to mental health, substance-use, and medical services.

You will conduct assessments, provide case management, document interventions in Epic, and work with a multidisciplinary team to reduce eviction risk and support housing stability.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills across diverse populations.
• Familiarity with DSM-V criteria and assessment.
• Experience with trauma-informed care and harm-reduction approaches.
• Ability to document interventions and maintain records in Epic.

Responsibilities

• Engage, assess, plan treatment, and provide psychotherapy to a caseload of formerly homeless clients.
• Conduct 5150 assessments and coordinate with hospitals and providers.
• Advocate for services and collaborate with property management and support staff.
• Document all interventions in Epic and meet Medi-Cal/county requirements.
• Participate in weekly clinical team meetings and supervision.
• Perform physical duties including lifting up to 50 lb and stairs.

Skills

Communication

DSM-V criteria

Trauma-informed

Harm-reduction

Cultural competence

Documentation

Education

Master’s degree in social work or related field

Job description

Clinical Social Worker I/II – Outreach Role

Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor of the Roving Team, the Clinical Social Worker I/II (CSW I/II) conducts in‑person outreach in single‑room occupancy (SRO) hotels throughout San Francisco’s Tenderloin, South of Market, and Mission neighborhoods.

Clients are formerly homeless adults supported by a city subsidy; the role focuses on engagement, clinical case management, linkage to mental‑health, substance‑use, and medical services, and building relationships to reduce eviction risk and maintain housing stability.

Responsibilities

• Engage, assess, treat plan, and provide psychotherapy and crisis intervention to a caseload of formerly homeless clients.
• Conduct 5150 assessments, crisis holds, and coordinate with acute hospitals and outpatient providers.
• Advocate for services, collaborate with property management and support‑service staff, and communicate with families.
• Document all interventions, assessments, and referrals in Epic and maintain records to meet Medi‑Cal and county requirements.
• Participate in weekly clinical team meetings, clinical supervision, and ongoing training.
• Perform physical duties requiring the ability to lift 50 lb and climb stairs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited university.
• Registered or eligible for registration with the California Board of Behavioral Science as ACSW, IMFT, or equivalent.
• Experience in community‑based case management, outreach, and working with clients who have severe mental‑health symptoms, substance use, and homelessness.
• Proficiency with DSM‑V diagnostic criteria, harm‑reduction, trauma‑informed care, and anti‑racism practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills across a culturally diverse setting.
• Ability to work in a high‑stress, high‑volume environment, meet deadlines, and maintain detailed written records.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lb and climb stairs.
• Reliable attendance and background clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Spanish language fluency.
• Prior experience in a university‑centered clinical setting.

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 and Benefits

Salary will be determined by UC policy and internal equity. Benefits and total compensation information are available at the UC website.