Therapist, ACSW
Company: Family Health Centers of San Diego
Location: Escondido
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Impact Lives, Impact CommunityFamily Health Centers of San Diego
(FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to
all, especially underserved communities with limited health care
options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50
years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest
community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over
227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a
wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse
patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting
community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our
staff.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.
- The following Certifications are required:
- Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR
(BLS), or Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life
Support, or Advance Resuscitation Training required.
- Possession of First Aid/CPR certificate issued by an authorized
agency.
- If work assignment is located at FHCSD Counseling Center OR
Non-Behavioral Health Center, the above CPR and First Aid
certifications are not required.
- Ability and means to travel as needed in a timely manner within
San Diego County, to locations that may have limited access to
public transportation; proof of liability and property damage
insurance on 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
within 7 years.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.).Physical Requirements/Working Environment
Bending (neck): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Bending (waist):
OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6
HRS)Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Carrying 25 - 50 lbs:
NEVERCarrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERCarrying 75 lbs: NEVERClimbing
(ladder): NEVERClimbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS)Driving: To drive
from one clinic or another, or in the community: INCIDENTAL DRIVING
(LESS THAN 3 DAYS/WEEK)Exposure to blood borne pathogens and
biohazards: YESPotential exposure to bodily fluids.Exposure to
dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office supplies.Fine manipulation:
OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Kneeling: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Lifting 0
- 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1
HRS)Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: NEVERLifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERLifting
over 75 lbs: NEVERPower Grasping: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Pulling 0 - 10
lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1
HRS)Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: NEVERPulling 51 - 75 lbs: NEVERPulling
over 75 lbs: NEVERPushing 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Pushing
11 - 25 lbs: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: NEVERPushing 51 -
75 lbs: NEVERPushing over 75 lbs: NEVERReaching (above shoulder
level): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Reaching (below shoulder level):
OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS)Repetitive use of hand: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6
HRS)Simple Grasping: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Sitting: FREQUENTLY (3 -
6 HRS)Standing: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS)Twisting: RARELY (0-1 HRS)Use
of Personal Protective Equipment: NOWalking: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3
HRS)Working around equipment and machinery: Office equipmentAges of
Patients Served: ALLIn the spirit of pay transparency, we are
excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of
fringe benefits or potential bonuses.$34.00 - $36.88If you are
hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary
compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic
location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or
experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the
importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our
current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in
mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to
pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be
typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth.
We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more
information on our benefits offerings is available here:
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