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.
✨ Benefits include:✅ Competitive compensation & benefits ✅ Medical, dental, vision✅ Company-paid life insurance ✅ Flexible spending accounts ✅ 403(b) retirement plan
Why VCC?• 🏅 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.
ResponsibilitiesProvide direct therapeutic services to clients: individuals, couples, family and group counseling. TX, counsel, consult, manage, document and refer within the scope of practice of ACSW for clients age six and above. Provide resource and referral information as needed for comprehensive treatment.
- Assess, determine and provide a full spectrum of psychosocial support programs to children, adults and families.
- Primary duty requires the exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance
- Complete intake assessments, treatment plans, documentation, progress notes, and case management according to established legal and ethical codes and in compliance with contracting agencies
- Provide resource and referral information to clients and link to outside agencies as necessary for comprehensive treatment and document accordingly
- Provide crisis intervention services to clients via phone or for walk-ins as needed
- Participate as a member of the Case Review Team in reviewing client cases
- Adhere to the established legal and ethical codes of the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and Policy and Procedure Guidelines of the department and agency as well as any contractual requirements
- Maintain regular contact with Clinical Supervisor per licensing requirements
- Participate in QA activities and audits
- Provide progress updates to outside authorities including but not limited to social services and probation as required
- Review protocols on schedule basis
Minimum
- Master’s degree in psychology, social work or related field
- License or certified LCSW or LMFT
- CPR Certification (BLS Child, Infant, Adult)
Preferred
- Bilingual English/Spanish
Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities
Pay Range
- $37.00 - $41.00 ASW
- $45.00 - $50.00 LCSW
Skills Required
- Master's degree in psychology, social work, or a related field
- Licensed or certified LCSW or LMFT
- CPR Certification, including BLS for child, infant, and adult
- Bilingual English and Spanish
- Experience or familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office, business email systems, and internet search capabilities
What We Do
Vista Community Clinic (VCC) is a private, nonprofit healthcare provider serving communities in San Diego, Riverside, and Orange counties. Since 1972, it has focused on accessible, affordable care for people facing economic, social, or cultural barriers. Its services include primary and family medicine, pediatrics, prenatal and women’s health, dental care, optometry, behavioral health, chiropractic care, podiatry, health education, and insurance enrollment assistance.
