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San Francisco, California

Clinical Social Worker 1

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$84K - $113K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Clinical Supervisor for the Citywide Supportive Housing Program, the Clinical Social Work I/II (CSW I/II) works with San Franciscans living in Permanent Supportive Housing who struggle with issues of mental and physical health, substance use issues and housing retention to collaborate with community providers and link residents to appropriate outpatient services and provide housing stabilization to prevent homelessness,

The CSW I/II will carry a caseload of 25 residents from one of the DISH supportive housing sites (Camelot, Le Nain, Empress, Windsor, Star, Pacific Bay Inn) and provide individual treatment including case management services, psychotherapy, crisis intervention and 5150 assessments, substance use treatment, and psycho education, group treatment, community events; intake, assessment, service planning and consultation and other duties as assigned.

The CSW I/II maintains client records according to California, City and County requirements; and participates in an interdisciplinary treatment team. CSW I/II attends weekly staff meetings and participates in all required training sessions. Plus, other duties as assigned. CSW I/II demonstrates a commitment to anti-racism, social justice and the ability to engage and respect a diverse community of clients and peers.

The CSW I/II will coordinate closely with property management staff from DISH, DPH Nursing and all other service providers to develop treatment strategies; advocacy and coordination with other agencies, families, and clients; track client contacts in Epic and One Systems, assessments, referrals, and linkage; coordinate closely with hospitals and clinic medical providers and the candidate will also perform other duties as assigned. Clients typically require routine assistance, individualized treatment approach and support from a community of providers.

Primary emphasis on treatment uses a client centered approach to prepare individuals with disabilities in attaining optimal function, including psychological, social, and vocational function in the context of their personal goals, abilities, perception of quality of life and maximize housing retention with the use of a combination of clinical case management and advocacy.

The incumbent must foster and embrace the UCSF PRIDE

The job will involve the ability to lift 50 lbs, walking and climb stairs.

Department Description

Department of Psychiatry ZSFG

ZSFG is dedicated to providing services that integrates medical, psychiatric, and addiction treatment. ZSFG is the largest provider of acute psychiatric care and the only San Francisco provider of psychiatric emergency care.

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.

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Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical social work services, including psychotherapy and case management, to residents in Permanent Supportive Housing to prevent homelessness. Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams and community providers to link clients to outpatient services and ensure housing stabilization.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in social work or psychology and registration with the Board of Behavioral Science as an ASW or IMFT. Candidates need experience working with severely mentally ill, homeless, and dual-diagnosed populations, including community-based outreach.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interdisciplinary CollaborationClinical DocumentationProblem Solving

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Clinical Social Worker 1 at UCSF a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,459 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (944 salary observations; 1,766 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (6,661 salary observations; 20,737 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 90% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,459 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M≈ 20.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo≈ 67% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UCSF

Hospitals and Health Care
San Francisco, CA
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive UC benefits
Pension/403b retirement
Health, dental, vision insurance
Paid time off
Professional development