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Social Work Associate

University of California - San Francisco
33.18-43.16
United States, California, San Francisco
1 Daniel Burnham Court (Show on map)
Apr 07, 2026
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Supervisor, the incumbent provides a range of social work services to clients at OTOP clients with multiple layers of instability and vulnerability including housing, financial, legal, medical care coordination, transportation, food and clothing. Services are provided to all OTOP clients with priority given to HIV+ clients and clients with severe and persistent mental health issues. While OTOP is able to provide medical treatment for opioid dependence and substance abuse counseling, this social work position is essential for successful treatment of client, retention in treatment, and engagement in community resources. All sites serve culturally diverse low-income opiate users with co-occurring psychiatric disorders.

Required Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree or one year of related experience providing prevocational, job development services, substance abuse counseling, or employment counseling and be registered or certified by the state of California as a Drug and Alcohol (AOD) CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP Certificate)
  • Knowledge of Harm Reduction theory.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience providing culturally competent care with populations that are diverse in gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
  • Knowledge of the health and psycho-social problems associated with opioid dependence and other substance abuse and dependence disorders.
  • Knowledge of effective treatments for opioid dependence and other substance use disorders.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
  • Ability to work in a high stress, high volume clinical environment, and work well under pressure and with deadlines.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and be detailed oriented.
  • Able to efficiently prepare clinical notes and written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete notes and reports within required timeframes.
  • Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology.
  • Good oral, written, and telephone communication skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent attendance and reliability.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior in a multi-disciplinary clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One-year preferred work experience in human services.
  • Motivational Interviewing training/experience preferred.
  • Experience working with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless and dual diagnosis populations.
  • Experience working with populations that are diverse in gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
  • Graduate school course work in psychology, counseling, social work, addiction studies, or public health leading to certification or licensure
  • Case management experience and one-year work experience in human services
  • Experience with community outreach, peer educator programs, and volunteer supervision
  • One or more years of experience working in opiate treatment programs
  • Prior UCSF experience

License/Certifications

  • N/A

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.


To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree or one year of related experience providing prevocational, job development services, substance abuse counseling, or employment counseling and be registered or certified by the state of California as a Drug and Alcohol (AOD) CAADE, CADTP, or CCAPP Certificate)
  • Knowledge of Harm Reduction theory.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and experience providing culturally competent care with populations that are diverse in gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
  • Knowledge of the health and psycho-social problems associated with opioid dependence and other substance abuse and dependence disorders.
  • Knowledge of effective treatments for opioid dependence and other substance use disorders.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with others.
  • Ability to work in a high stress, high volume clinical environment, and work well under pressure and with deadlines.
  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions accurately and be detailed oriented.
  • Able to efficiently prepare clinical notes and written summaries of activities, set priorities and complete notes and reports within required timeframes.
  • Knowledge of medical and psychiatric terminology.
  • Good oral, written, and telephone communication skills.
  • Demonstrate excellent attendance and reliability.
  • Demonstrate professional behavior in a multi-disciplinary clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • One-year preferred work experience in human services.
  • Motivational Interviewing training/experience preferred.
  • Experience working with severely mentally ill adults, the homeless and dual diagnosis populations.
  • Experience working with populations that are diverse in gender, sexual orientation, and ethnicity.
  • Graduate school course work in psychology, counseling, social work, addiction studies, or public health leading to certification or licensure
  • Case management experience and one-year work experience in human services
  • Experience with community outreach, peer educator programs, and volunteer supervision
  • One or more years of experience working in opiate treatment programs
  • Prior UCSF experience

License/Certifications

  • N/A
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