Clinical Social Worker – Licensed​/Associate, Spanish Bilingual

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments, including medical, psychological, and social factors, to identify patient needs and goals, as well as social determinants of health that may impact well-being
• Develop individualized care plans that address the physical, mental, and social well-being of the patient
• Collaborate with the patient, their family, and their care team to establish goals and interventions tailored to their needs and desires
• Serve as a liaison between patients, healthcare providers, and external organizations to ensure their care is coordinated and that there is shared consent and understanding of care plans
• Assist patients with scheduling appointments, arranging transportation, interpretation access, and navigating the healthcare system
• Provide and coordinate referrals and assist with the completion of paperwork to ensure access to appropriate wraparound services
• Provide immediate triage and intervention for patients presenting with suicidal ideation or mental health crises
• Conduct risk assessments to determine the level of care required
• Develop safety plans with patients in crisis
• Maintain open communication with the care team to ensure patient safety and well-being throughout and after the crisis
• Participate in weekly Case Management Team Meetings to discuss patient care and improve health outcomes
• Engage in professional development to stay informed on best practices in case management, crisis intervention, and patient care

• Graduation from an accredited school of social work
• Licensed in California as an LCSW or ASW
• Extensive knowledge of Bay Area public benefit resources and networks
• Excellent de-escalation and non-violent communication skills
• Experience safety planning for individuals in crisis, particularly those with suicidal ideation
• Experience mediating using restorative justice principles and practices; ability to facilitate accountability conversations
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on empathy and patient-centered care
• Culturally sensitive/humble and able to work with diverse populations
• Strong proficiency with EHR systems, Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Outlook, internet applications, zoom, computer technology, and phone use
• Experience working with lesbian, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, and intersex communities, populations with varying disabilities, racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds and economic statuses, people who do sex work, those experiencing homelessness, people who have challenges with severe mental illness, people who use drugs, those of with a history of incarceration, people of varying ages
• An interest in and commitment to accessible gender affirming health care, abortion and primary care for marginalized populations

Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive intake assessments and developing individualized care plans that address the physical, mental, and social well-being of patients. Proficient in crisis intervention, safety planning, and coordinating care among diverse populations while maintaining strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Crisis Intervention
• Safety Planning
• Patient-Centered Care
• EHR Systems Proficiency

• Intake Assessment
• Care Plan Development
• Risk Assessment
• Crisis Triage
• Referral Coordination

• Empathy
• De-Escalation Skills
• Non-Violent Communication
• Cultural Sensitivity
• Interpersonal Skills

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
• Associate Social Worker (ASW)

• Public Benefit Resources
• Restorative Justice Principles
• Marginalized Populations
• Gender Aff
• Mental Health Crises

• EHR Systems
• Microsoft Office
• Zoom
• Internet Applications