Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) – Acute Care Hospital | San Francisco, CA

San Francisco LCSW jobs offer the opportunity to provide compassionate acute care social work, crisis intervention, and discharge planning for patients and families. Join a collaborative healthcare team as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing comprehensive psychosocial support across the continuum of care. In this on-site hospital role, you will conduct assessments, provide short-term counseling, coordinate resources, and support safe transitions of care. This opportunity is located in San Francisco, a vibrant and diverse city known for its cultural richness, scenic surroundings, and convenient access to public transportation.

Acute Care Social Work Job Details

• Location: San Francisco, California 94109
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital environment
• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 5 shifts per week
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,270-$2,440
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 16, 2027
• Work Arrangement: On-site

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Job Requirements

• Active Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license
• At least 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, including 1 year of acute care hospital experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• 5150 training and the ability to evaluate patients for 5150 holds as needed
• Strong clinical psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and communication skills
• Knowledge of discharge planning, community resources, healthcare regulations, and abuse reporting requirements
• Previous hospital social work or discharge planning experience preferred
• Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, healthcare professionals, and community providers

Acute Care Social Worker Responsibilities

• Complete biopsychosocial assessments, treatment planning, and discharge planning evaluations
• Provide crisis intervention, short-term counseling, psychoeducation, and support related to adjustment to illness
• Facilitate goals-of-care conversations and support patients and families during challenging medical circumstances
• Evaluate referrals within one working day and maintain timely follow-up
• Coordinate placement and transitions of care for patients with complex medical and psychosocial needs
• Connect patients and families with appropriate healthcare, community, and support resources
• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team and collaborate with clinical reviewers on acute care criteria
• Evaluate patients for 5150 holds when indicated and coordinate transportation to an appropriate facility
• Maintain accurate documentation of assessments, interventions, care plans, communications, and case closure
• Maintain current knowledge of community resources and applicable state and federal regulations
• Facilitate group therapy sessions and provide education to staff or hospital departments as needed
• Report potential risk concerns through appropriate channels and submit accurate productivity data
• Provide scheduled coverage, flex work hours when needed, and participate in call responsibilities as assigned

Apply now for this acute care Licensed Clinical Social Worker opportunity in San Francisco, California, and join a compassionate healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.