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Clinical Social Worker III
Job Summary The Clinical Social Worker III (LCSW/LMFT) provides psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, consultation, education, community linkages, supportive services, and facilitates the plan of care for patients with particular focus on high-risk populations. 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 demonstrates cultural sensitivity in working with patients regardless of race, gender identity, religious affiliation, cultural beliefs, sexual orientation, etc. The CSW III 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.
Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the Clinical Social Worker III will provide division-wide expertise, consultation, and oversight related to Housing Navigation. This role serves as a subject matter expert and resource to all programs, ensuring consistent, accurate, and effective housing navigation and eligibility practices across the division. They will provide training and in-services to all Citywide teams on housing and benefits navigation and updates.
The incumbent will train and support staff in the use of One System, including access, documentation, and completion of housing assessments, and will ensure that housing-related data is accurately tracked and maintained. The incumbent will maintain a registry of client housing status, which will be used to proactively engage clinicians whose clients are unhoused or unstably housed. The Clinical Social Worker III will provide ongoing consultation to staff regarding housing navigation questions, barriers, and complex cases, and will support housing navigation training efforts division-wide.
This position will serve as the primary liaison with the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), ensuring the division receives timely and up-to-date information related to housing navigation policies, resources, and eligibility requirements, and that this information is effectively communicated and implemented across programs. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining and analyzing housing-related data to support program monitoring and improvement.
In addition, the Clinical Social Worker III will provide expertise and support related to client eligibility and insurance. This includes developing and refining workflows to ensure clients maintain active health insurance and benefits (SSI/SSDI, GA, etc.), supporting staff with insurance and benefits navigation issues, and serving as a consultant and liaison for eligibility-related concerns. The incumbent will develop and maintain a system for monthly insurance verification and will track and manage data related to client eligibility to ensure compliance and continuity of care.
The Clinical Social Worker III will also serve as an Epic Champion for the division, supporting best practices in clinical documentation, workflows, and system use. This includes providing guidance, training, and consultation to staff to promote timely, accurate, and compliant documentation.
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. 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. 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. The salary range for this position is $45.19 - $78.06 (Step Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Department Description Under the supervision of the Deputy Director, the Clinical Social Worker III will provide division-wide expertise, consultation, and oversight related to Housing Navigation. This role serves as a subject matter expert and resource to all programs, ensuring consistent, accurate, and effective housing navigation and eligibility practices across the division. They will provide training and in-services to all Citywide teams on housing and benefits navigation and updates. The incumbent will train and support staff in the use of One System, including access, documentation, and completion of housing assessments, and will ensure that housing-related data is accurately tracked and maintained. The incumbent will maintain a registry of client housing status, which will be used to proactively engage clinicians whose clients are unhoused or unstably housed. The Clinical Social Worker III will provide ongoing consultation to staff regarding housing navigation questions, barriers, and complex cases, and will support housing navigation training efforts division-wide. Required Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited school of social work or related discipline and possession of a clinical social worker or LFMT license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science Examiners, and two years of post-master's 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;
- CSWIII: Current California State License of Clinical Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapists and in good standing. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
- 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.
- Experience (internship/career) with Epic, Medi-cal documentation, housing navigation and One System.
- 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.
- This position requires 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.
- One year experience doing community-based case management and the ability to do outreach
- A preliminary job offer and assignment may be extended pending successful background clearance.
- Able to lift 50lbs and climb stairs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years working with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless and dual diagnosed populations
- Prior related UC experience
License/Certification CSWIII: Current California State License of Clinical Social Work or Marriage and Family Therapists and in good standing. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. 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 at diversity.ucsf.edu
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. Job Code and Payroll Title 005015 CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 3 SOM Job Category Social Work and Psychology Bargaining Unit University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX) Location San Francisco, CA Campus Mission District (SF) Additional Shift Details Monday- Friday; Variable Hours; 1263 Mission Street |
University of California - San Francisco
Feb 14, 2026