Social Worker (San Ysidro, CA - Onsite)

$65,562 - $88,338/Yr

San Ysidro Health Center - San Diego, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

San Diego, CA

11-50 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Social Worker at San Ysidro Health will provide essential support and advocacy for patients, focusing on the health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable and high-risk populations. This role involves proactive case management, psychosocial assessments, and connecting patients with necessary community resources to improve health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive case management to improve health outcomes for SYHealth patients.
• Conduct face-to-face psychosocial assessments and interventions for patients and families.
• Perform in-depth screenings for community programs to educate and connect patients with needed services.
• Obtain written authorization from patients and create profiles on the Community Information Exchange (CIE) system.
• Utilize active listening to provide high-quality confidential connections to resources and services.
• Identify programs and resources based on social determinants of health using the PRAPARE Tool.
• Develop and implement case management plans in collaboration with patients and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain ongoing patient caseload for continuity of care and assess barriers to care.
• Document all patient interactions and unmet needs in NextGen to identify service gaps.
• Comply with CIE regulations and complete all required trainings.
• Maintain accurate records of activities and submit reports by due dates.
• Represent SYHealth professionally and maintain positive relationships with clients and agencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Gerontology, Sociology, or related field.
• CA driver's license and a vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.
• First Aid/CPR Certification (can be obtained within 6 months of hire).
• At least 6 months of experience in a clinical healthcare setting or 1 year as a Case Manager.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of community resources and their application to meet family needs.
• Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in project management.
• Skills in counseling theory and techniques.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $31.52 to $42.47.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.