Hospital Social Worker — Crisis Intervention & Discharge Planner

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

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to address complex psychosocial needs, assist with eligibility determination for social programs, and coordinate community resources. The role emphasizes crisis intervention and development of discharge plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates hold a CSWE-accredited MSW, California licensure, and experience in healthcare settings. The position requires flexibility to work across UCSF Medical Center locations and a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Licensed in California/Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Experience in healthcare/hospital settings preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to work in high-volume environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis intervention for patients and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and link to community resources.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, Nursing, Medical staff, and ancillary departments to support safe discharge and ongoing care.

Skills

Clinical Social Work

Crisis Intervention

Team Collaboration

Discharge Planning

Resource Coordination

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (CSWE accredited)

Licensed in California/Board of Behavioral Sciences (LCSW)

Job description

UCSF Health is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to address complex psychosocial needs, assist with eligibility determination for social programs, and coordinate community resources. The role emphasizes crisis intervention and development of discharge plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates hold a CSWE-accredited MSW, California licensure, and experience in healthcare settings. The position requires flexibility to work across UCSF Medical Center locations and a