Clinical Social Worker - Pediatric

This Pediatrics position at UCSF is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

UCSF lists compensation for this physician position at $89k to $154k annually.

This is approximately 50% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in California.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Counseling, Therapeutic interventions, Case management, Trauma informed care, Crisis de-escalation, Patient care management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Social Worker provides psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support to pediatric patients and their families within the emergency and inpatient departments. They act as a consultant to the clinical team and facilitate care plans across the health care continuum.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental/Vision, Pension, PSLF Eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.