Caseworker/Mental Health Clinics

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 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 Conduct comprehensive initial assessments of PACE participants to obtain a complete psycho‑social history to include cognitive status, social supports, family dynamics, mental health and substance dependency, and other current issues and needs.
As a member of the PACE multi‑disciplinary health care team, provide input on individual cases and work cooperatively to create proactive solutions and comprehensive treatment plans to keep the PACE participant in the community and enhance quality of life to the greatest extent possible.
Provide assessment, treatment, teaching and counseling to participants, caregivers or other appropriate representatives.
Conduct social worker intervention to include individual contacts, appropriate collateral contact, participant and family education, assessment, and counseling.
Act as advocate and liaison between PACE participant, family and Care Team.
Facilitate individual, family, and group counseling and therapy as necessary in servicing PACE participants.
Education / Certifications / Licenses / Registrations Master’s in Social Work 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.
mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy.
Experience / Specialized Skills (including Language) 2 years of experience post‑Masters in a health care environment (i.e., hospital, nursing home or community health care).
Strong ability to provide support, structure, empathy, sound judgment, and insight into human behavior and family relations.
Demonstrated ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co‑workers as a member of a multi‑disciplinary health care team with a diverse multi‑cultural population.
Must be able to multi‑task, be flexible, ensure accuracy, and meet changing priorities in a fast‑paced, high workload environment.
Must know community resources, health and social service systems in San Diego County and have skill in establishing working relationships with community partners.
Basic computer literacy to comply with department needs and expectations (i.e., Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
Benefits Information on our extensive benefits package can be found on the FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub.
EEO / Anti‑Discrimination Statement 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. 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.

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