PACE Medical Social Worker; MSW

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state‑of‑the‑art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care where it’s needed most.

As a private, non‑profit, multi‑specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

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For eligible employees, benefits include:

• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan

• 🏅 Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.
• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.
• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.
• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Job Summary

Assess, determine and provide a full spectrum of psycho‑social support programs to patients as needed. Responsible for keeping self and management up to date on all state/federal/local support programs.

• Evaluate psychological status of patients within four weeks from the date entering care
• Study patient’s psychological status once per trimester
• Develop individual care plan for each patient, based on results from the initial evaluation
• Counsel patients considered high risk upon need and appropriate follow up
• Conduct psycho‑social group education including postpartum educational groups
• Maintain current community resources file, follow up with patient and referral agencies
• Consult with physicians, nutritionist, and coordinator on a weekly basis regarding high risk patients
• Document and record functioning level of patient intervention contacts, progress/notes forms
• Arrange appointment for patients who should attend post partum support groups
• Complete postpartum assessment after patient delivers

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work or related field
• Minimum two years’ experience
• CPR Certification (including BLS Child, Infant, Adult with one‑time hands‑on skills training)

Preferred Qualifications

• PACE experience

• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a professional manner, including people of all social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and within the constraints of government funded programs
• Ability and willingness to meet the organization’s attendance and dress code policies
• Ability to handle confidential materials and information in a professional manner
• Excellent customer service skills and commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Experience/familiarity with Practice Management and Electronic Medical Records systems, Next Gen preferred
• Experience/familiarity with computers, business e‑mail, communication systems and internet search capabilities; proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel

Pay

• $80,000 - $95,000 Depending on Experience