Complex Social Worker - La Jolla
Scripps Health•San Diego, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
This is a full-time position at Scripps Memorial Hospital in La Jolla. The role focuses on assessment and discharge planning, complex case and care coordination, and providing individual and group psychoeducational counseling. The position supports patient-centered care and works within a friendly, supportive team environment where teamwork and a positive attitude are valued.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Social Work or Master's degree in Marriage & Family Therapy (MSW or MFT).
- 1–3 years of recent experience (within the last 3 years) in a healthcare setting removing psychological barriers to improve client health.
- Knowledge of LPS processes, including involuntary detainment and mental health conservatorship processes.
- California Board of Behavioral Science licensure as an LCSW or LMFT.
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
- Discharge experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual proficiency.
- Proficiency with electronic health records.
- Trauma and mental health experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
- Discharge planning experience and knowledge of local resources to ensure safe discharges.
- Completion of Supervision Training for ASW.
Responsibilities
- Assess patients and support discharge planning.
- Coordinate complex cases and patient care.
- Provide individual and group psychoeducational counseling.
- Help remove psychological barriers to improve client health.
Benefits
- Transitional and professional development programs.
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Job Type
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