Social Worker

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

24d•$29 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Social Worker to provide psychosocial assessments and appropriate interventions, referrals, social work, counseling, and follow-up for patients enrolled in the assigned program. The Social Worker participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Social Work or related field required.
1 year experience in community health care preferred.
Ability to provide support, structure, empathy, sound judgment, insight into human behavior and family relations.
Knowledge of behavior modification theories.
Knowledge of current psychosocial assessment and counseling theories and best practices, and ability to translate best practices into meaningful, culturally appropriate resources.
Knowledge of the community resources, health and social service systems in San Diego County and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.
Bilingual English/Spanish required.
Traveling between sites and other locations is occasionally required.
Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended.
An acceptable driving record is also required.
California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California driver’s license within ten days of establishing residency.
Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.

Responsibilities

Conducts thorough psychosocial assessments to determine when clients need psychosocial interventions; provides periodic psychosocial reassessments for clients.
Maintains a list of current community emergency resources (food, clothing, shelter, counseling) for each assigned site/program.
Partners with community resources and assists clients with external resources as needed.
Provides psychosocial interventions.
Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling and therapy.
Provides referrals as appropriate.
Promotes internal referrals to FHCSD services (e.g., Pediatrics, HIV testing, CFIS, FCC, etc.).
Works as a member of the multi-disciplinary healthcare team, providing input on patient cases and working cooperatively with the healthcare team to create proactive solutions and comprehensive treatment plans.
Performs other duties as assigned.