Mental Health Therapist, HIV Services Program

Job Description

Impact Lives, Impact Community

Family Health Centers of San Diego (FHCSD) is passionate about providing exceptional health care to all, especially underserved communities with limited health care options. Founded by a Latina grandmother/community advocate over 50 years ago in Barrio Logan, FHCSD has grown into one of the largest community health systems in the country. With over 62 sites, over 227,000 patients, and over 417,000 visits last year, we provide a wide variety of health care and outreach services to a very diverse patient population. We are proud of our mission, our lasting community impact, and the cultural and individual diversity of our staff.

We are currently seeking a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to provide mental health care to our patients receiving treatment for HIV/Aids. In this position you will work with a Registered Nurse to provide holistic care with the intent of helping patients fully adhere to treatment plans and improve health outcomes. This program has a maximum case load of 60 participants who will receive support from both the Registered Nurse and Mental Health Therapist. Each participant must have contact from a team member at least once weekly, either remotely or in person, and one home visit a month. You will also have support from SUD Counselors, Case Managers, the HIV/Aids Treatment Program, all of FHCSD, and relevant community partners.

"Why I'm here at FHCSD is because it's a really important place for folks to get access to mental health services.... They're doing great work to think about the whole person. Not just the physical health, but the mental health side."

Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director

Location Details

  • Website: Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center | Clinic Locations (fhcsd.org)
  • Fifth Avenue Behavioral Health Center 1750 5th Avenue San Diego CA 92101

Pay and Benefits

  • $100,000-$125,000 Starting Annual Salary
  • $7,000 Hiring Bonus
  • $25,000 in Student Loan Reimbursement
  • $25,000 in Tuition Assistance
  • Hybrid position structure with both in office and remote work
  • Retirement Plan with 50% Employer Match
  • Annual Raises, CEU Stipend, and Career Growth
  • Paid Time Off, Extended Sick Leave and Paid Holidays
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/FSA/Life Insurance
  • $3,000 in Relocation Assistance
  • Employee Discounts, Wellness Programs, Pet Insurance, and more

Full benefits package overview: https://fhcsd.gobenefits.net/benefits-home/resources/your-costs/

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Work as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team
  • Participates in the development of individualized care plans
  • Work closely with a Registered Nurse to provide coordinated care
  • Performs initial assessment and on-going care
  • Addresses co-occurring disorders
  • Coordinate with Case Managers and patient support staff
  • Connect patients to internal/external resources as appropriate
  • Ensure assigned patients receive weekly contact from program RN or Mental Health Therapist
  • Team must conduct 1 home visit a month for reach participant
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Must have an active registration in good standing as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Our History

FHCSD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization rich in history and tradition. In 1911, the San Diego Industrial School was built on the site where our first clinic now stands. This school eventually transformed into a settlement house that provided Barrio Logan's immigrant residents with dearly needed social services. When it was announced that the city was closing the building in October 1970, Laura Rodriguez and a group of community members attended a Barrio Logan Community Action Committee meeting where they passionately advocated that the location should continue to function as a community health clinic. When their request was quickly rejected, the group occupied the building in protest.

After eight days of negotiations the City of San Diego and the community leaders reached a resolution. This led to the gifting of the building to the people of Barrio Logan and the establishment of a free clinic. Medical care delivery began two evenings a week, and the health center saw approximately 150 patients each month. This building became our flagship clinic, Logan Heights Family Health Center, and we're proud to honor our heritage by continuing to increase access to quality health care in San Diego. Over the past several decades FHCSD has transformed into one of the 10 largest Federally Qualified Health Centers in the country. We now have over 75 locations, more than 3000 employees, and will continue to grow while we strive to meet the needs of our community.

#IndMH

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses.

$100,000.00 - $125,987.00

If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors - we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness - Employee Hub (gobenefits.net)


Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.

 

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