Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is looking for a Social Worker, MSW. 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 Social Worker participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population.

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.

*Performs other duties as required.

*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.

Requirements:

1 year experience in community health care preferred.

*Ability and means to travel as needed promptly within San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to public transportation; proof of liability and property damage insurance on the vehicle used is required. DRIVER REQUIREMENTS: Licensed for a minimum of 3 years; No more than 2 violations and/or accidents within 3 years; No vehicle related suspensions/reinstatements; No DUI, reckless or felony Driving with 7 years

*Master's degree in Social Work required.

*Or equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the skills, knowledge and ability to perform the essential job duties, and which meets any required state or federal certification requirements.

*Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a multi-disciplinary community health team member with a diverse multicultural population.

*Ability to multi-task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast-paced, high-workload environment.

*Ability to provide support, structure, empathy, sound judgment, insight into human behavior and family relations.

*Basic computer literacy ability to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., electronic medical record documentation, obtaining background information and reports on patients, following up on appointments, etc.).

*Bilingual in English/Spanish required.

*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.

Rewards:

• Job type: Regular Full Time
• Competitive Salary with Excellent Benefits
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
• Employee Discounts and Wellness Programs

FHCSD was founded by community activists working towards a common goal: caring, affordable, high-quality medical care for all. We are proud to continue this mission today as we provide accessible services to over 210,000 patients across San Diego County. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to community medicine and providing culturally competent care to the medically underserved.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.02 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person