Contra Costa County is one of the few counties in the nation to offer a full spectrum of health-related services under one organizational structure. The Contra Costa Health Department has over 5,200 employees in nine (9) divisions which include the Office of the Director (OOD), Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCRMC) and Health Centers (HCs), Public Health (PH), Behavioral Health (BH), Emergency Management System (EMS), Environmental Health (EH), Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT), Health, Housing and Homeless (H3), and Contra Costa Health Plan (CCHP).
This is an exciting time to join Contra Costa Health as we are recruiting to fill Medical Social Worker II positions in both inpatient and outpatient settings! These positions are located in the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center (CCMRC), Health Centers (HCs), Behavioral Health (BH) programs, and Public Health (PH) programs. In order to provide the best services to our patients and community, we strive to recruit motivated, forward-thinking, results-driven staff.
We are looking for someone who:
Is a critical thinker – resourceful and creative with problem-solving.
Exhibits efficient organizational skills.
Has exceptional communication skills, both verbally and written.
Is responsive and professional in working with challenging patients, work situations, and systems.
Exhibits empathy and cultural competence.
Can be flexible in a fast-paced environment – able to manage their time and prioritize tasks.
What you will typically be responsible for:
Interview families and clients/participants with intensive care management, to arrive at a comprehensive assessment of needs.
Interagency coordination and collaboration.
Attending and actively participating in interdisciplinary rounds or team meetings, to review client needs and plans.
Reviewing and maintaining chart documentation that is timely, clear, relevant, and thorough.
Offering consultation and recommendation regarding patient care and discharge planning to medical and ancillary teams.
Communicating and providing outreach to clients with increased psychosocial needs, e.g., crisis intervention, addressing basic needs (food, housing).
A few reasons why you might love this job:
The work is rewarding and interesting, with ongoing learning opportunities.
Ability to work independently, as well as with a team.
Great staff with a culture of supporting one another in a collaborative way.
Ample opportunities for creative problem-solving.
You will have job stability and opportunities for career growth within the County.
Do you have student loans? Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) is the most common way people apply to have their student loans forgiven. The County is a qualified employer!
A few challenges you might face in this job:
Intense cases with diverse needs.
Maintaining self-care when working with overly stressed clients and families.
May encounter intense emotional reactions to medical, psychiatric, or psychosocial factors, requiring the ability to stay calm under pressure.
Fast-paced environment with competing demands, requiring frequent re-prioritizing.
Competencies Required:
Attention to Detail: Focusing on the details of work content, work steps, and final work products
Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
Adaptability: Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
Self-Management: Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
Reading Comprehension: Understanding and using written information
Decision Making: Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations, including diverse backgrounds and cultures
Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
Leading Cross-Divisional Collaboration: Demonstrating cooperation and teamwork while working within and across divisions and teams
Negotiating: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise
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The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future openings for up to six (6) months.
**PLEASE BE SURE TO ATTACH PROOF OF YOUR EDUCATION TO YOUR APPLICATION.**
Education: Possession of a Master's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related behavioral science field.
Experience: Two (2) years of full-time experience providing counseling and/or social work services to medical patients.
Substitution for Education and Experience: Possession of a Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a closely related behavioral science field and either: a) two years of full-time or its equivalent experience as a Medical Social Worker I in Contra Costa County; or b) three years of full-time or its equivalent experience providing counseling and/or social work services to medical patients.
Substitution for Academic Major: One (1) additional year of qualifying experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required major.
About Contra Costa Health
With more than 1 million people living in communities stretching from the Delta to the Bay, Contra Costa is a large and diverse county. Serving the health needs of such a big, complex place demands a health department that is experienced, skilled, flexible and integrated. That’s what Contra Costa Health delivers.
Our bold mission is to care for and improve the health of all people in Contra Costa County with special attention to those who are most vulnerable. And when we say all people, we mean it! We are committed to equity, and we actively stand up against racism, prejudice and systemic discrimination.
While Contra Costa Health is the largest County department, most of it's funding comes from federal and state programs, such as Medi-Cal and Medicare, as well as grants and fees.
The Work of Contra Costa Health
Through an integrated system of high-quality services, we offer medical care and a managed-care health plan for our patients and members provide public health programs that support the well-being of the community at large protect public health by regulating local industries, such as refineries and businesses that sell food partner wit...h our patients and their families, businesses, community-based organizations, schools, local government and diverse communities fully embrace the principles of the California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM), aimed at creating a more coordinated, person-centered, and equitable health system that works for all those we serve
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