This is a full-time position located at Scripps Mercy in Hillcrest.

Join the Scripps Health team to work with passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

* Repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work by Fortune Magazine.

* Named top 150 Best Places to Work by Beckers Hospital Review

* Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for large and mid-size companies in 2024.

* Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.

* Benefits beyond the usual Medical, Dental, and Savings Plans such as free parking, non-union

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Social Worker who can assist in assessment and discharge planning and complex case/care coordination. The candidate will also perform specialized treatment and assessments for patients with complex medical or mental illnesses.

The duties of this position include:

* Performing specialized treatment and assessments for patients with moderate to severe mental illnesses and co-occurring medical conditions.

* Assisting in removing psychosocial barriers that inhibit patient from maximum recovery of their acute psychiatric conditions and/or chronic disease management.

* Assessment and discharge planning, complex case/care coordination and provision of individual and group psychoeducational counseling.

* Coaching/mentoring staff to ensure safe and efficient care coordination for discharging patients.

* Providing peer supervision for other staff and education for social work interns when necessary.

Why Scripps Mercy?

Our diverse team is dedicated to serving the community with the highest quality of care.

* New employees will experience a friendly and supportive environment where a positive attitude and teamwork are valued.

* Our leadership is hands-on and very engaged with our staff and patients.

Required:

• Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW or LMFT
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) OR Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
• Experience in a healthcare setting removing psychological barriers of complex and underfunded patients to ensure safe and timely discharges as it relates to housing issues.
• Content knowledge of LPS processes, involuntary holds and the mental health conservatorship processes is required.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• Familiarity with advanced health care planning to execute safe and timely discharges.

Preferred:

* Completion of Supervision training for ACSW

* 3-5 years' experience in Behavioral Health

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