Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services.
We are recruiting for the following position:
Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization
Position Summary
The role of the Social Worker II is to conduct an initial screening and provide a comprehensive integrated clinical psychosocial assessment; develop intervention plans based on that assessment; provide brief treatment toward the care plan; provide transition services for long term counseling/treatment and Infant Case Management; and consult with the interdisciplinary Maternity Support Services team on the needs of clients served. The productivity expectation for this position is 20 or more client encounters per week for full-time work.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a mission-driven organization, the core values of, and the services offered at Sea Mar are based on the belief that everyone deserves to be respectfully treated in a way that preserves dignity and enhances self-worth. Sea Mar is an advocate for its clients and aims to achieve industry-leading, client-centered, culturally-aware services.
Sea Mar employees serve as an extension of this mission and demonstrate their commitment to an excellent client experience by:
- Understanding and empathizing with client needs
- Surpassing client expectations
- Demonstrating a high level of integrity and work ethics
- Exhibiting compassion and commitment
- Advocating for social justice
- Taking pride in individual work as well as that of the team
- Continually learning to stay current with industry standards, best practices and technology
- Utilizing AIDET skills at all times
As a Sea Mar employee, the individual in this position commits to adherence to these values to their utmost ability and endeavors to strengthen and embody this mission daily.
The Social Worker II
- Exemplifies excellent customer relations with clients, visitors, and other employees; shows courtesy, friendliness, and respect.
- Introduces clients to integrated MSS services (either in home or at clinic) and performs systematic social services screening to determine current status and needs in a variety ofareas.
- Based on identified client needs, makes referrals to appropriate agencies/services or provides information and assists clients for self-referral.
- Provides advocacy as needed to encourage participation in implementing the care plan or to resolve problems which are interfering with active participation in the care plan (such as transportation or language barrier).
- Charts notes of the services provided as required by the state and agency in Sea Mar's Electronic Health Records.
- Assists client in accomplishing tasks necessary to access services such as filling out appropriate forms, obtaining necessary documentation or authorization.
- Maintains regular face-to-face contact with client in order to monitor implementation of the care plan.
- Maintains professional standards and follows the treatment policies and procedures of the agency, as well as applicable federal, state and local regulations.
- Completes daily documentation as directed by the MSS Manager and First Step program guidelines.
- Reports any unusual incidents to their manager or the Preventive Health Services Director. The Social Worker II is a state mandated reporter, as such; he/she will report to the state any suspected case of child/elder abuse or neglect as mandated by WAC.
- Complete a thorough, culturally sensitive, psychosocial assessment which includes but is not limited to: Personal history (cultural background, health status, coping strategies, mental health status, substance use, abuse and violence); current family functioning; review of support systems (formal and informal); and basic physical needs. This assessment is shared with the client and team members to assure that all relevant psychosocial issues are addressed in the care planning.
- Provide brief, culturally relevant, counseling to client/families which would include: crisis intervention; mental health concerns; pregnancy and birth options; grief; stress; parenting; coping skills; problem-solving; abuse/neglect; family violence. Educate the client to make informed decision regarding personal, child and family health/mental health care and treatment. Brief counseling is defined as counseling to assist the client in developing some skills to cope with issues presented and developing a plan
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Social Worker II in Vancouver employer: 002 Sea Mar Community Health Center
Sea Mar Community Health Centers is an exceptional employer that prioritizes the well-being of its employees while delivering vital health services to diverse communities. With a strong commitment to social justice and cultural awareness, employees enjoy a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth through continuous learning and collaboration. Located in Washington State, Sea Mar offers competitive benefits, including generous paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those they serve.
Contact Details:
002 Sea Mar Community Health Center Recruitment Team
