Clinical Social Worker

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Social Worker at UCSF a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

This Social Work 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.

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, Patient advocacy, Trauma informed care, Clinical supervision. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, and therapeutic support to patients and families across the healthcare continuum. They also act as a consultant to the clinical team and participate in program development and quality improvement initiatives.

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