Clinical Social Worker 3

The Clinical Social Worker 3 (CSW 3) primary responsibilities are psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, consultation, education, community linkages, supportive services, and to facilitate the plan of care through the health care continuum for patients, families, and staff, with particular focus on high-risk populations. The CSW 3 acts as a consultant to the clinical team, service lines and other departments and participates in program development and quality improvement initiatives. The CSW 3 will conduct legal and ethical billing for services when applicable and appropriate. The CSW 3 will primarily practice at the McClymond’s High School FQHC Health Center location and at the Claremont Primary Care Clinic but also be available to the Castlemont High School FQHC Health Clinic, Claremont TEEN Adolescent FQHC site, FQHC Mobile Clinic as needed. The CSW 3 will support students and community members in and around McClymonds High School as well as patients in the Encore Medical Clinic, a specialty clinic within Claremont Primary Care, which services unstably housed children and their families. The CSW 3 will practice within the scope of UCSF’s mission statement: Caring, Healing, Teaching, Discovering; and the values statement of UCSF’s Everyday PRIDE: Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, Excellence. The CSW 3 will participate in department education and practice improvement activities. The CSW 3 will provide social work services to any patient regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social, cultural, educational or religious background, language, age, ancestry, citizenship, color, national origin, race, presence of mental or physical disability, lack of source of payment for care, medical condition, marital status or status as a veteran. Department Description: At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, we understand that navigating healthcare, hospitalization, illness or injury can be extremely stressful. Clinical Social Workers are available to help patients and their families cope with a broad range of psychological stressors related to illness and being in the medical environment. Our Social Workers are part of the health care team to support patients through the continuum of care. We strive to reduce health disparities to increase access to care through a trauma informed culturally appropriate approach. 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 world’s 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 here [ Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. 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 Information The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: [