LPHA - SUD Services

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

4d•$35 - $39

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is hiring for LPHA - SUD Services. The position provides substance use and behavioral health services as part of a multidisciplinary community health team. The role includes assessing assigned patients, helping develop individualized care plans, delivering treatment within scope of practice, and addressing co-occurring disorders. The position also requires timely, accurate documentation that meets department standards and patient insurance requirements, along with appropriate coordination and referrals to internal and external resources. FHCSD serves a diverse, multicultural population across more than 90 sites in San Diego County. Occasional travel between sites and other locations is required. The employee must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, proof of legally required auto insurance, and an acceptable driving record. Mileage and other reimbursement are governed by policy. The salary range is $35.00–$39.35. Information about the company’s benefits package is available through the FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work or a closely related field.
Current California registration as a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker.
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal interactions with clients and coworkers as a member of a multidisciplinary community health team serving a diverse, multicultural population.
Ability to provide support, structure, empathy, sound judgment, and insight into human behavior and family relations.
Ability to work both in a team-based environment and independently.
Clinical skills appropriate to scope of practice and the clinical judgment needed to implement treatment plans.
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who may speak English as a second language.
Knowledge of behavior modification theories.
Knowledge of current counseling theories and best practices, including the ability to translate best practices into meaningful, culturally appropriate resources.
Basic computer literacy to meet department needs, including electronic medical record documentation, obtaining patient background information and reports, and following up on appointments.
Valid California driver’s license, an automobile, proof of minimum auto insurance required under California law, and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Complete required documentation accurately, thoroughly, and on time in accordance with department standards and patient insurance requirements.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments for assigned patients.
Participate in timely and thorough development of patients’ individualized care plans.
Provide treatment to assigned patients within scope of practice and meet program and department productivity and quality standards.
Proactively use clinical supervision and/or peer consultation.
Recognize transference and counter-transference issues and address them as they arise.
Address co-occurring disorders and incorporate them into patients’ treatment plans.
Apply the clinical skills and judgment needed to implement treatment plans.
Work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
Communicate appropriately and promptly with providers, physicians, case managers, scheduling staff, referring providers, outside agencies, and authorities.
Connect patients with internal and external resources as appropriate and accurately document referrals.
Perform other duties as assigned.