Clinical Social Worker - Trauma

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.

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: Clinical social work, Crisis intervention, Trauma informed care, Case management, Discharge planning, Psychosocial assessment, Patient advocacy, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: The Clinical Social Worker provides therapeutic support and crisis intervention to traumatically injured patients and their families while coordinating psychosocial resources. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to facilitate safe discharge planning and ensure continuity of care.

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