Clinical Social Worker - Transitional Support Team

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Clinical Social Worker - Transitional Support Team

Location:

San Diego, CA 92093, United States (Hillcrest; occasional float to East Campus as needed)

Filing Deadline:
Tue 2/17/2026

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UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment
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Apply by 02/06/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants
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Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

Under general supervision by the ED/Inpatient Social Work Director, the Transitional Support Team Clinical Social Worker (CSW) provides clinical social work services including discharge planning, continuing care services, crisis intervention, mandated reporting, information and referral, and coordination of health and mental health services with community providers. The primary function is to provide clinical assessments of patients with substance use disorder, assess change readiness, and introduce them to treatment settings, including withdrawal management, outpatient care, inpatient care, and programs that provide medications for addiction treatment (MAT).

After assessment, CSW will provide appropriate clinical referrals and assist with appointments and other linkages.

The primary location for this position will be Hillcrest, but there will be a requirement to float to our East Campus location as needed.

Depending on experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the Clinical Social Worker II or III level.

While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying to this position.

• A Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work (MSW).
• Minimum two (2) years of post-MSW Social Work experience is required to be hired at level II.
• Must possess the knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work within a team environment.

• California LCSW license (must have this certification to be hired at level III).
• Proven clinical training and/or work experience in the acute care, inpatient setting.
• Experience working with patients with substance use disorder and is familiar with local resources. Motivational Interviewing experience a plus.
• Work experience in acute, inpatient setting and/or emergency department.

• The pay scale for the CSW2 (2+ years post-MSW experience) is $89,491-$117,909. The pay scale for the CSW3 (with California LCSW) is $100,411-$132,295.
• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Annual Full Pay Range: $89,492 - $117,909 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $42.86 - $56.47

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

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