Social Worker, MSW

Family Health Centers of San Diego • San Diego, CA

11d • $28 - $33

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.

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) provides caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved people. The organization operates more than 90 sites across San Diego County and provides a broad range of medical, behavioral health, rehabilitation, dental, vision, substance use treatment, and other services.

The position may require occasional travel between sites and other locations. A valid California driver’s license, an automobile, proof of required car insurance, and an acceptable driving record are required. Mileage and other reimbursement are governed by company policy. The stated salary range is $28.00–$33.02; the posting does not specify the pay period.

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 skills, knowledge, and ability to perform the essential duties and meets 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 ability to meet department needs for electronic medical record documentation, obtaining patient background information and reports, and appointment follow-up.
• Knowledge of behavior modification theories.
• Knowledge of current psychosocial assessment and counseling theories and best practices, and ability to translate them into meaningful, culturally appropriate resources.
• Knowledge of San Diego County community resources and health and social service systems, and skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.
• Occasional travel between sites and other locations is required; must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, proof of minimum car insurance as required by California law, and an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and periodic reassessments to determine clients’ psychosocial intervention needs.
• Maintain current listings of community emergency resources, including food, clothing, shelter, and counseling, for assigned sites or programs.
• Partner with community resources and assist clients in accessing external resources.
• Provide psychosocial interventions and facilitate individual, family, and group counseling and therapy.
• Provide referrals as appropriate and promote referrals to FHCSD services.
• Participate in the multidisciplinary healthcare team by contributing to patient cases and working cooperatively to develop proactive solutions and comprehensive treatment plans.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level