Family Health Centers of San Diego
Prenatal Social Worker
Family Health Centers of San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
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.
Responsibilities
Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments to determine when clients need psychosocial interventions; provides periodic psychosocial reassessments for clients.
Maintain a list of current community emergency resources (food, clothing, shelter, counseling) for each assigned site/program. Partner with community resources and assist clients with external resources as needed.
Provide psychosocial interventions. Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling and therapy.
Provide referrals as appropriate. Promote internal referrals to FHCSD services (e.g., Pediatrics, HIV testing, CFIS, FCC, etc.).
Work 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.
Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology or Psychology required.
Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
2 years of experience in community health care preferred.
Occasional travel between sites and other locations is required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law (limits of $100,000 recommended). An acceptable driving record is also required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case‑by‑case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multi‑disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi‑cultural 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.).
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 M‑F 8:30‑5:00 pm
Onsite location: Logan Heights, San Diego, CA
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
Salary Range: $26.42 - $31.82 per hour.
Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Non‑profit Organizations
Hospitals and Health Care
Mental Health Care
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Responsibilities
Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments to determine when clients need psychosocial interventions; provides periodic psychosocial reassessments for clients.
Maintain a list of current community emergency resources (food, clothing, shelter, counseling) for each assigned site/program. Partner with community resources and assist clients with external resources as needed.
Provide psychosocial interventions. Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling and therapy.
Provide referrals as appropriate. Promote internal referrals to FHCSD services (e.g., Pediatrics, HIV testing, CFIS, FCC, etc.).
Work 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.
Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology or Psychology required.
Bilingual in English/Spanish required.
2 years of experience in community health care preferred.
Occasional travel between sites and other locations is required. Must have a valid California driver’s license, an automobile, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law (limits of $100,000 recommended). An acceptable driving record is also required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided on a case‑by‑case basis. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multi‑disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi‑cultural 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.).
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 M‑F 8:30‑5:00 pm
Onsite location: Logan Heights, San Diego, CA
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
Salary Range: $26.42 - $31.82 per hour.
Information on our extensive benefits package can be found here: FHCSD Wellness – Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)
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.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Non‑profit Organizations
Hospitals and Health Care
Mental Health Care
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