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Clinical Social Worker II/III
The University Of California
Location : Oakland, CA, 94612
Job Type : Part Time
Salary : $59.46 - $72.51
Date Posted : 1 December 2025
Clinical Social Worker II/III - Pediatric
Job Summary
Location: Emergency Department / Inpatient
The Clinical Social Worker II or Clinical Social Worker III’s (LCSW) primary responsibilities are psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, consultation, education, community linkages, supportive services, and facilitate the plan of care through the health care continuum for patients, families, and staff, with particular focus on high-risk populations. The CSWII/III acts as a consultant to the clinical team, service lines and other departments and participates in program development and quality improvement initiatives.
The Clinical Social Worker II/III will provide therapeutic support to patients and their families followed by UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital – Oakland. The CSWII/III coordinates’ resources and services in response to a patient’s psychosocial needs while collaborating with care team members to support timely and safe discharges and/or meet the continuum of care needs within the fiscal realities of the case. The CSW II/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.
The CSW II/III will participate in department education and practice improvement activities. 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, and consultation to the clinical team, other departments, and the community. The CSW II/III will provide social work services to any patient regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, social, cultural, educational or religious background, language, age, ancestry, citizenship, color, national origin, race, presence of mental or physical disability, source of payment for care, medical condition, marital status or status as a veteran.
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:
CSW II range: $59.46 - $72.51 (hourly)
CSW III range: $64.00 - $78.06 (hourly)
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
At UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital, we understand that hospitalization, illness or injury can be extremely stressful. Clinical Social Workers are available in every area of the hospital to help patients and their families cope with a broad range of psychological stressors related to illness and being in the medical environment. Our Social Workers are part of the health care team to support patients through the continuum of care. We strive to reduce health disparities to increase access to care through a trauma informed and anti-racist approach.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree from a CSWE accredited school of Social Work.
- Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing (CSW III).
- Experience (internship/career) in a healthcare, mental health, and/or child protection working with children and families.
- Experience in crisis de-escalation and trauma informed care.
- 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.
- Proficient text/pager, telephone, and computer skills including the use of the internet.
- This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with pediatric patients.
- Second language, Spanish.
License/Certification
Current California State License of Clinical Social Work in good standing (CSW III).About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.
Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.
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 atdiversity.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
009314 CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 2
Job Category
Social Work and Psychology
Bargaining Unit
University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)
Campus
Benioff Children's Hospital
Additional Shift Details
Monday - Thursday; 11pm - 7:30am
Freqently Asked Questions
Yes, Clinical Social Worker III professionals typically demonstrate advanced clinical expertise and leadership qualities, such as supervising peers and contributing to program development. In contrast, Clinical Social Worker II roles focus more on direct patient care and psychosocial assessments within interdisciplinary teams.
Pediatric emergency settings require swift crisis intervention and trauma-informed care tailored to children and families under stress. Social workers must navigate complex emotional dynamics while coordinating resources efficiently to support timely, safe discharges and comprehensive care plans.
As clinical social workers progress from level II to III, responsibilities expand beyond patient counseling to include clinical supervision, educational program delivery, and consultation across departments, reflecting increased leadership and specialized knowledge in healthcare social work.
The University of California embeds professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence into daily practice, expecting social workers to uphold these principles while providing culturally competent care and engaging in continuous quality improvement and education initiatives.
UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital emphasizes trauma-informed, anti-racist care, challenging social workers to address health disparities and support a diverse pediatric population with empathy and tailored psychosocial interventions within a multidisciplinary care framework.
Hourly pay ranges from approximately $59.46 to $72.51 for Clinical Social Worker II and $64.00 to $78.06 for Clinical Social Worker III at UCSF in Oakland, reflecting factors like experience, licensure status, and union agreements within this competitive healthcare market.
Oakland’s demand for healthcare social workers, including pediatric specialists, is robust due to the region’s diverse population and healthcare needs. UCSF’s reputation attracts many applicants, making experience in pediatric crisis intervention and bilingual skills advantageous for candidates.
Commuting within Oakland can vary due to urban traffic, so proximity to UCSF locations or access to public transportation is often a consideration. Flexible scheduling and multiple campus locations may influence work-life balance for clinical social workers in this area.
Candidates should focus on possessing a CSWE-accredited master’s degree, a current California clinical social work license, experience in pediatric healthcare settings, crisis intervention expertise, and the ability to work collaboratively within interdisciplinary hospital teams.
Yes, UCSF encourages ongoing education and practice improvement, providing clinical social workers with opportunities for advanced program involvement, leadership training, and participation in department-led educational initiatives to enhance skills and career growth.
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