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San Francisco, CA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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The Clinical Social Worker III (CSW III) is a licensed clinician providing psychosocial assessment crisis intervention and 5150 services individual and group therapy and substance abuse services brief therapeutic interventions consultation education community linkages supportive services and facilitates the plan of care for patients with particular focus on high-risk populations. This position involves much outreach to the community including client homes hospitals shelters and jails as well as to the streets. The CSW III acts as a consultant to the clinical team service lines community partners participates in program development and quality improvement initiatives. The incumbent will demonstrate 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 UCSFs mission
statement: Caring Healing Teaching Discovering; and the values statement of UCSFs Everyday PRIDE: Professionalism Respect Integrity Diversity Excellence.
Under the general supervision of the Clinical Supervisor and/or Program Director the CSW III works within the innovative Division of Citywide Case Management Programs which utilizes a proactive client-centered approach to engage historically disengaged clients in the community. This program is responsive to the needs of the Mental Health San Francisco (MHSF) initiative and is fluid in service delivery based on the needs of the Behavioral Health Services division under the Department of Public Health. This program provides intensive case management to adults who have severe mental illness and/ or substance use disorder and are struggling with homelessness histories of incarceration and other psychosocial issues. This program will often focus on clients that are struggling to engage in other systems of care and require the increased outreach and intensive support. The CSW III position

will support with assessments and triage of client needs from Office of Coordinated Care ZSFG/Psychiatric Emergency Services Behavioral Health Court and the Criminal Justice system and from other referral sources. The CSW III will work collaboratively with the Adult/Older adult System of Care within Behavioral Health Services to develop creative treatment strategies. As employees of UCSF and contractors with the City of San Francisco we are essential workers and will continue to support and provide direct service during a natural disaster and or pandemic this includes deployment which can include a temporary change in duties.

The CSW III has advanced clinical knowledge and skills and is distinguished from the CSW II by leadership activities including participation in advanced program planning provision of educational programs clinical supervision consultation to the clinical team other departments and the community. This CSW III will support the clinical supervisors and Program Director with the management of referrals intakes and assigning of new clients. The CSW III will support the development of new workflows and advancing the decision tree of options for vulnerable patients. CSW III will take lead along with Clinical Supervisor to train and onboard new staff. Additional CSW III duties include but not limited to monitoring data participation in DPH State Performance Improvement Plans keep stock of client resources spearhead special projects and lead community case conferences.

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

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search ( note: An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role.

For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF including total compensation please visit: degree from an accredited school of social work.

  • Three (3) years of post-masters experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
  • One (1) year experience doing community-based case management and the ability to do outreach.
  • Two (2) years working with severely mentally ill adults the homeless and dual diagnosed populations.
  • Able to work as a team member in a culturally diverse setting.
  • Ability to work with clients and program staff from diverse cultural and social class backgrounds.
  • Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
  • Demonstrates resourcefulness effective written and oral communication diplomacy and organizational and analytic skills.
  • Self-directed assertive and creative in problem solving systems planning and patient care management in a high-volume work environment.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF locations.
  • Demonstrated excellent attendance and reliability.
  • An understanding of mental health issues and sensitivity toward mental health clients.
  • Able to lift 50lbs and climb stairs.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.


    • Experience (internship/career) in a healthcare and/or hospital setting.
    • Prior related UC experience.


    • Current California State License of Clinical Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapists and in good standing.


    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.

    Department Description
    The primary objective of our program is to offer intensive outpatient support to individuals with the aim of enhancing their quality of life reducing the likelihood of further psychiatric hospitalizations and incarcerations and facilitating their access to appropriate ongoing treatment services. Through personalized CARE plans and dedicated support the program endeavors to empower individuals to manage their mental health challenges effectively and to facilitate their integration into suitable pathways for sustained treatment and support.

    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 worlds 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 at


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

    Employment Type

    Full Time

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