Associate Clinical Social Worker (Asw)

Description

About Elica Health Centers:

Join Elica's mission and become a part of a team where every day is an opportunity to make a positive impact in your community!

At Elica Health Centers, we share a common goal: provide the best possible patient care to our growing community! Our passion extends throughout Elica, from the exceptional healthcare services we provide to our underserved patients at our Community Health Clinics and state-of-the-art mobile medicine program: Health on Wheels, to our Resource Center where we empower patients and members of the community to connect with resources to help them build healthy and full lives.

What You Will Do:

The successful candidate will be willing and able to:

• Provide same-day warm handoffs from the medical and referral teams; deliver brief, evidence-based interventions, psychoeducation, assess risk, and provide problem-solving support within the PCBH model.
• Collaborate with PCPs, medical assistants, and BH team members; participate in case consultations; communicate patient updates and treatment recommendations to the care team. Place appropriate referrals for internal and community services.
• Provide de-escalation, safety planning, and crisis intervention within the scope of training and licensure.
• Initiate and maintain timely documentation of patient encounters, sessions, WHO requests, & case consultations.
• Manage BH inbox/voicemail, receive incoming BH calls, schedule BH appointments; conduct outreach for follow-up care and welfare checks; support patients connecting with higher levels of care.
• Conduct behavioral health screenings, assess patient needs, provide ongoing brief services under supervision, per BBS and organizational policy. Deliver brief, evidence-based interventions, psychoeducation, and problem-solving support within the PCBH model
• Participate in BH team meetings and quality improvement activities.
• Ensure adherence to assessment protocols, HIPAA, privacy, consent, and ethical standards.
• Support patient engagement, retention, and culturally responsive care.

Benefits

Elica Health Centers offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance- Choice of PPO medical plans through Anthem Blue Cross, including a Premier PPO option with $0 in-network out-of-pocket costs, plus dental and vision coverage. Health Plans include care navigation and provider support resources to help with finding care, understanding benefits, and billing questions.Coverage options are available for individual and family tiers.

Retirement- 403(b) plan with up to 4% employer match and immediate vesting

• Paid Time Off- Up to 3 weeks of vacation in the first year, plus 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Ancillary & Voluntary Benefits- Employer-paid life insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), and optional supplemental benefits

Eligibility: Benefits are available to employees working 30+ hours per week, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.

Compensation Disclosure: $37.50 - $41.00 per hr.

The compensation range listed reflects Elica's good-faith estimate of the anticipated hiring range for this position in accordance with California pay transparency requirements. Final compensation will be determined based on job-related factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, skills, and qualification.

Language Skills (Preferred):

Bilingual or multilingual communication skills in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish are preferred to support the needs of the communities we serve, where more than 50% of patients report a primary language other than English.

Requirements

• Active ASW registration in good standing with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.
• Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program.
• Experience providing brief, evidence-based interventions in clinical or community settings (e.g. at internship).
• Strong oral, written, and electronic communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, privacy laws, and the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Experience in behavioral health integration or medical settings preferred.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Russian, Farsi, Pashto/Pushto, or Spanish preferred

Additional Requirements

• Must have a current and valid California driver's license and the ability to provide proof of personal auto insurance on the vehicle driven during working hours.
• If selected for an employment opportunity with Elica Health Centers, external hires must provide proof of immunizations (Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella & Tetanus), tuberculosis clearance, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination status* prior to their scheduled start date. Please be advised that this position is subject to criminal background investigation and drug screen.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

The work environment is characteristic of the healthcare facility environment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or lift. The employee is also required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must also possess hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the phone. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderately loud; the incumbent must be able to focus in an environment with many distractions.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.