Medical Social Worker @ The Health Trust in San Jose, CA

SUMMARY:

The Medical Social Worker provides direct social work and case management services to clients and families with HIV/AIDS in various settings to stabilize health and well-being, improve quality of life, prevent further spread of HIV, and avoid costly institutional care. The Medical Social Worker serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team (the client, family, medical providers, AIDS Services staff and Manager, and all others involved in the client’s care). The Medical Social Worker does not perform psychotherapy. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred or Masters in Psychology or Counseling, or licensed by the State of California as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT).
• Minimum of two years professional social work experience working as part of an interdisciplinary team in a healthcare setting with an emphasis on chronically ill patients preferred.
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) may be required, dependent on assigned program. 
• Strong clinical skills in bio-psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and case management.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to perform essential duties above, to communicate effectively with diverse populations, and to maintain a high standard of professional and ethical conduct. Maintain complete and accurate files on all clients that are legible and timely. 
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, related issues, and bio-psychosocial issues and concerns.
• Knowledge of chronic and acute disease and how it impacts patient and family functioning.
• Knowledge of substance use and dependence, assessment, and intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of the Harm/risk Reduction model and Behavior Change theory.
• Knowledge of mental health issues, assessment, and intervention strategies.
• Knowledge of public and private benefit and entitlement programs (Social Security, Medi-Cal, Medicare, State Disability, General Assistance and other related programs).
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Knowledge of child, elder, and dependent adult abuse and domestic violence reporting requirements and other significant regulations affecting social work practice.
• Able to work independently, prioritize, problem solve, and exercise critical thinking and good judgment with minimal supervision.
• Able to work as a team player, utilize and offer interdisciplinary collaboration and support.
• Able to efficiently handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks, and master detailed and complex information regarding benefits and coordination of care.
• Able to relate to other people, handle conflict, crisis situations, and difficult clients.
• Must have basic computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office software, i.e., WORD, Outlook, Excel.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases.
• Will be required to travel locally.
• Car available for daily use, a validCaliforniadriver’s license, and car insurance as required by the State ofCalifornia.
• Employment screening required.

EMAIL, FAX, MAIL RESUME TO:
     The Health Trust, Human Resource Department
     2105 S. Bascom Ave., Ste. 220,Campbell,CA 95008
     Phone: 408-559-5595
     Fax: 408-559-3591
     Email:resume@healthtrust.org
     Website:www.healthtrust.org

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