Medical Social Worker
Company: Los Angeles Lgbt Center
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Position: 710256 Program: Case
Management Department: Health Services Reports to: Senior Manager
of Psychosocial Case Management Status: 100%, Full-Time, Exempt,
Union Probation: 180 days Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; also
including Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance
Program, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan Center’s Mission: Building a
world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete
members of society. DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: The Los Angeles LGBT
Center’s Department of Health Services is one of the nation’s
largest and most experienced providers of LGBTQ-specialized primary
care and related services, Our mission to help LGBTQ people lead
healthier, happier lives is supported by our comprehensive array of
client-centered services including primary care, mental health,
psychiatry, sexual health, pharmacy, case management, nutrition,
clinical research, housing services and a food pantry. The Center
is one of a handful of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the
nation specializing in serving LGBTQ people. JOB SUMMARY: Under the
direct supervision of the Senior Manager of Psychosocial Case
Management, the Medical Social Worker will be responsible for
providing psychosocial care management services and the development
of resources for case management clients. The primary focus of the
Medical Social Worker is to develop, implement, track, and
supervise components of the psychosocial care plan. The Medical
Social Worker will work with the HIV Medical Care Coordination team
to provide a multidisciplinary integrated approach to care and
wellness. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Serve as part of a
multidisciplinary care team to provide case management and patient
care services. • Provide brief mental health interventions for
chronic diseases including motivational interviewing, crisis
assessment and intervention, suicide risk assessment and
intervention. • Utilize training and experience to conduct
comprehensive psychosocial assessments including history of trauma,
attachment styles, substance abuse, cognitive functioning, and
activities of daily living. • Oversee all psychosocial aspects of
clients’ treatment in Medical Care Coordination (MCC) program. •
Provide appropriate information on benefits, social services, and
referrals while serving as an advocate. • Provide consultation
utilizing mental health expertise on multi-disciplinary MCC
treatment teams. • Autonomously develop comprehensive care plans
for clients and utilize training in motivational and behavioral
intervention to provide support and guidance in the implementation
of care plans which may include health-related behavior, housing,
benefits, transportation, food/groceries, and other social services
as needed. • Independently identify patient needs, strengths, and
readiness to change. • Streamline care coordination to improve
patients' access to services including medical, mental health, and
substance abuse programs. • Promotes linkage to and retention in
medical, mental health, and substance abuse treatment. • Identify
and address barriers to treatment adherence and risk reduction to
help improve health outcomes. • Conduct ongoing assessment of
client eligibility for public health programs and other sources of
funding. • Conduct follow-up activities to ensure clients receive
appropriate support for referred services and ongoing needs. • Act
as liaison between clients and The Center's services/programs and
other community agencies/programs. • Coordinate necessary documents
for public and private assistance programs. • Research and develops
resources for case management clients. • Oversee the transportation
needs for JGC clients within the MCC program. • Provide referral
and linkage to partner services, e.g., domestic violence, medical
services, HIV testing. • Make appropriate referrals to ancillary
team members, i.e., Housing Case Management Staff, Nutritionist,
Pharmacist, etc. • Consult with staff on service coordination and
service plans for clients in the MCC program. • Maintain complete
and accurate files documenting all care and services provided in
the client’s health record and all other required documentation
methods. • Interact in a professional manner with health services
staff and patients. • Exercise appropriate judgment and
decision-making skills. • Use standard office machinery including
personal computers and printers in performance of duties. • Assist
in data auditing tasks, prepare reports as required, and submit in
a timely manner. • Participate in staff meetings, agency meetings,
planning meetings, and other meetings as needed. • Comply with
requirements of OSHA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations. •
Other duties as assigned. JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: •
Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and
familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people. •
A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a
better place for LGBTQ people. • Minimum 1 year experience, 3 years
preferred, providing direct client services to people living with
HIV/AIDS. • A Master’s degree in Social Work is required. • Current
AHA CPR certification. • Demonstrates knowledge of effects of
psychosocial needs, trauma history, and
cognitive/behavioral/motivational functioning on health-related
behavior and exhibits ability to intervene appropriately and
effectively. • Comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS community
resources, and public and private HIV/AIDS benefits programs. •
Understanding of the global effect of HIV/AIDS on the person, their
family members, and significant others. • Excellent verbal and
written communication skills, including strong organizational,
detail, and interpersonal skills. • Excellent Computer skills and
knowledge of Microsoft Office, word processing, Electronic Health
Records, and other software systems. • Ability to be self-motivated
and dedicated to initiating and completing complex tasks. • Ability
to handle multiple tasks, be detailed oriented, and maintain strict
confidentiality of medical information. • Able to work well
independently with minimum supervision. • Bilingual skills, a plus
(English/Spanish fluency preferred). • Demonstrated ability to work
effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities,
nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender
expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages,
English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical
abilities in a multicultural environment. The Los Angeles LGBT
Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to
fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged
from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry,
national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and
expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical
conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status,
including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or
stalking, genetic information (including family medical history),
political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions,
and marital status. The Center has implemented a policy requiring
all staff to be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations as a
condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state and
local laws. For more information, please contact
jobs@lalgbtcenter.org
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