Clinical Social Worker - Transitional Support Team

Overview

Payroll Title CLIN SOCIAL WORKER 2
Department Transition Support Team
Hiring Pay Scale $89,491 - $132,295 / Year
Worksite Various
Appointment Type Career
Appointment Percent 100%
Union HX Contract
Total Openings 1
Work Schedule Variable, 8 Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday, rotating weekends/holiday

#138393 Clinical Social Worker - Transitional Support Team

Filing Deadline
:
Tue 2/17/2026

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.

Note:

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment, Reassignment Applicants details are provided in the original posting.

Under general supervision by the ED/Inpatient Social Work Director, 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 for change readiness, and introduce them to treatment settings (withdrawal management, outpatient care, inpatient care, and programs that provide medications for addiction treatment [MAT]).

After assessment, the CSW will provide appropriate clinical referrals and assist with appointments and other linkages. The primary location for this position will be Hillcrest, with a requirement to float to East Campus as needed. Depending on experience, the position may be hired at Clinical Social Worker II or III level. While not required, a cover letter is highly recommended when applying.

• A Master s degree from an accredited school of social work (MSW).
• Minimum two (2) years of post-MSW Social Work experience 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 familiarity 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.

Pay Transparency Act:
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. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced is the budgeted salary or hourly range the University expects to pay; the Annual Full Pay Range may be broader due to internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements.

Vaccination and Certifications
:
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region. We invite you to join our team.

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current openings only. For full consideration, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

UC San Diego strives to cultivate a diverse, inclusive environment. For more information, visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status. For the Anti-Discrimination Policy, see policy link.

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Applicants may be subject to drug screening.