LPHA - SUD Services

Family Health Centers of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Health Centers of San Diego is seeking a licensed social worker to perform assessments and develop individualized care plans across multiple sites in San Diego County. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive supportive services and ensure documentation aligns with insurance requirements.

The role requires a Master’s in Social Work and current California registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker; travel between sites is occasionally required

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work required.
• Current California registration as a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker required.
• Travel between sites and other locations is occasionally required.
• Must have a valid California driver’s license, automobile, and minimum car insurance; driving record acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely according to department standards.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments for assigned patients and develop individualized care plans.
• Provide treatment within scope of practice meeting productivity and quality standards.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary treatment team and communicate with providers and case managers.
• Refer patients to internal/external resources and document referrals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Team collaboration

Empathy and insight

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Written communication

Medical record documentation

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (California)

Job description

For more than 55 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved persons. FHCSD is one of the top 10 largest federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) in the country. We operate more than 90 sites across San Diego County, including 29 primary care clinics, 23 behavioral health facilities, 10 physical rehabilitation clinics, nine dental clinics, five vision clinics, four outpatient substance use treatment programs, three mobile medical units, two mobile counseling centers, two urgent care centers, and a pharmacy. Our staff provides care to over 227,000 patients each year, of whom 91% are low-income and 29% are uninsured. FHCSD provides care to all. Services include, but are not limited to adult care, chronic disease management, pediatrics, comprehensive women’s care including obstetrics, dental, vision, case management, physical rehabilitation, speech therapy for children, vaccinations, infectious diseases, behavioral health, substance use counseling and a host of specialty services including cardiology, podiatry, endocrinology, dermatology, among others. FHCSD also offers supportive services to those who are unsheltered and in need of intensive case management. The breadth of our clinic locations, services and programs has grown over the last five decades, making us the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in the county and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the nation. We are also the largest health care safety-net provider, largest school-based health care provider and the largest mental health provider in the San Diego region.

Job Roles

Complete all required documentation accurately, in a timely manner, and thoroughly in accordance with department standards; in addition, documentation complies with patients' insurance requirements. Perform initial and on-going assessments for assigned patients. Participate in development of patients' individualized care plans, in a timely and thorough manner. Provide treatment to assigned patients within scope of practice, meeting program/department productivity and quality standards. Proactively utilize clinical supervision and/or peer consultation. Demonstrate awareness of transference and counter-transference issues and address them as they arise. Address co-occurring disorders, factoring them into patient's treatment plan. Demonstrate clinical skills and judgment necessary to implement the treatment plan. Work effectively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team. Communicate with providers, physicians, case managers, scheduling staff, referring providers, and with outside agencies and authorities, in a timely and appropriate manner. Connect patients to internal/external resources as appropriate, and accurately document referrals. Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

Master’s Degree in Social Work or closely related field required. Current California registration as a Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker 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.

Experience/Specialized skills (including Language)

• Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multidisciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population.
• Ability to provide support, structure, empathy, sound judgment, and insight into human behavior and family relations.
• Ability to work well in both a team-based environment and independently.
• Bilingual in Spanish/English or other language may be required depending on assignment.
• Clinical skills appropriate to scope of practice and clinical judgment necessary to implement the treatment plan.
• Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to include 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, to include the ability to translate best practices into meaningful, culturally appropriate resources.
• 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.).

Salary

We are excited to share that the salary range for this position is: $35.00 - $39.35.

• Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)

Equal Employment Opportunities

FHCSD provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

Anti-Discrimination Statement

Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.

About Us

Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved. We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country.