Social Worker MSW - Community Health

Social Worker MSW – Community Health at Providence St. Jude Medical Center, Fullerton, CA. Full‑time, 8‑hour day shifts.

Under general supervision of the Associate Director – Clinical Services, this position provides psychosocial assessments and re‑assessments, family consultation, supportive counseling, support groups, information and referral, and education for the target population. The social worker will maintain a caseload of clients, monitor individual self‑care plans, coordinate services, and ensure follow‑up on grant‑funded services for clients and their care recipients.

• Master’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work, or in Psychology, Sociology, Gerontology, Human Services, or a related field from an accredited university.
• 4 years of case management/social work experience.
• Candidates with a Master’s of Social Work degree from an accredited School of Social Work may apply with no prior paid work experience.

• Fieldwork experience providing assessments and intervention at clients’ homes.
• Social service case‑management experience working with families and older adults coping with adult‑onset cognitive impairments (e.g., dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, multiple sclerosis).
• Experience working directly with populations with substance abuse disorders and addictions, including MAT programs, and knowledge of harm‑reduction philosophies and treatment plans.
• Experience with populations experiencing mental health crises or episodes. Ability to identify and administer appropriate brief screening measures, assist with diagnostic understanding and treatment/discharge planning. Knowledge of the DSM‑5 and brief structured intervention techniques (motivational interviewing, CBT, etc.). Crisis intervention experience.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes a retirement 401(k) savings plan with employer matching, health care (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off (parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well‑being resources, and more.

Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles:
Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.