Medical Social Worker (ASW)

Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 50,000 patients. Our approach to well-being focuses on “whole patient health” for all. We go beyond our clinic walls and invest in our community’s overall health. We know that income, housing, and environmental struggles lie at the heart of poor health. That’s why we also address food insecurity, youth leadership, and culturally competent care while working towards supporting safer streets and vibrant communities.

 

Provide mental health and psychosocial services to AHS patients, and coordinate special projects or programs, such as the Alameda County HealthPac and Asian Impact on Mental Health (AIMH)/IMPACT depression screening efforts and community education/outreach presentations, as required. This position’s responsibilities include, but not limited to: educating patients about depression, administer depression screening over the phone, as needed, support the behavioral health LCSW, primary care team and patient in their efforts toward treatment compliance, conduct community education outreach workshops that engage API older adults to learn about healthy aging, behavioral and physical health issues among older adults, and how to access behavioral health and primary care services if needed. Provision of services at multiple sites.

 

Provide mental health and psychosocial services to AHS patients, and coordinate special projects or programs, such as the Alameda County HealthPac and Asian Impact on Mental Health (AIMH)/IMPACT depression screening efforts and community education/outreach presentations, as required. This position’s responsibilities include, but not limited to: educating patients about depression, administer depression screening over the phone, as needed, support the behavioral health LCSW, primary care team and patient in their efforts toward treatment compliance, conduct community education outreach workshops that engage API older adults to learn about healthy aging, behavioral and physical health issues among older adults, and how to access behavioral health and primary care services if needed. Provision of services at multiple sites.

Asian Health Services, founded in 1974, provides medical, dental, and behavioral health services to more than 50,000 patients. Our approach to well-being focuses on “whole patient health” for all. We go beyond our clinic walls and invest in our community’s overall health. We know that income, housing, and environmental struggles lie at the heart of poor health. That’s why we also address food insecurity, youth leadership, and culturally competent care while working towards supporting safer streets and vibrant communities.

Benefits That Support You
We're committed to supporting our team's well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• Acupuncture & Chiropractic coverage

Time Off

• 12 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• 12 paid holidays + 3 floating holidays (additional flexible days you can use anytime)

Financial & Retirement

• 403(b) with 3% employer contribution + up to 2% match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Dependent Care Assistance

Additional Support

• Commuter benefits
• Long-Term Disability Insurance

 

 

 

Please note: We are not seeking support from staffing agencies at this time. Direct applicants only.