Social Worker, MSW

Family Health Centers of San Diego•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

The Social Worker-MSW provides psychosocial assessments and appropriate interventions, referrals, social work, counseling, and follow-up for patients enrolled in the assigned program. The role participates as a member of a multidisciplinary community health team serving a diverse multicultural population. The position requires a master's degree in Social Work and three years of experience in community health care, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the essential duties and meets any required state or federal certification requirements. Occasional travel between sites and other locations is required. The employee must have a valid California driver's license, an automobile, proof of minimum car insurance required under California law, and an acceptable driving record. Mileage and other reimbursement are governed by policy. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case-by-case basis.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work.
Three years of experience in community health care, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability and meets any required state or federal certification requirements.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal interactions with clients and coworkers as part of a multidisciplinary community health team serving a diverse multicultural population.
Ability to multitask, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and respond to changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.
Ability to provide support, structure, empathy, sound judgment, and insight into human behavior and family relations.
Basic computer literacy, including electronic medical record documentation, obtaining patient background information and reports, and following up on appointments.
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 community resources and health and social service systems in San Diego County, and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.
Valid California driver's license, an automobile, proof of minimum car insurance required under California law, and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments to determine when clients need psychosocial interventions and provide periodic psychosocial reassessments.
Maintain a current list of community emergency resources, including food, clothing, shelter, and counseling, for each assigned site or program.
Partner with community resources and assist clients in accessing external resources as needed.
Provide psychosocial interventions.
Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling and therapy.
Provide referrals as appropriate and promote internal referrals to FHCSD services.
Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, provide input on patient cases, and work cooperatively with the team to develop proactive solutions and comprehensive treatment plans.
Perform other duties as required.