Mental Health Social Worker - Hillcrest

Scripps Health•San Diego, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest with rotating weekends. Join the Scripps Health team and work with dedicated caregivers to deliver patient-focused care. Build a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations. We are looking for a compassionate, motivated Clinical Social Worker with a Mental Health focus to join our acute care team at Scripps Mercy Hospital. In this role, you’ll support high-risk patients and their families, addressing personal and environmental challenges that contribute to illness or hinder their ability to benefit fully from medical care.

Requirements

An ability to speak another language is desirable.
Must be able to display good working relationships with patients, families, medical and nursing personnel, and all others employed at the hospital.
Working knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies and appeal procedures as relative to the Federal, State and other reimbursement programs.
American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card
Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited university or college (MSW) or Master’s degree in Family Therapy (MFT)

Nice To Haves

Acute Care Hospital experience preferred.
Licensed by the State of California Behavioral Science Examiners Board as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT)
1-3 years recent experience in an inpatient psychiatric hospital setting with a focus on discharge planning while addressing housing needs as well as mental health and substance abuse needs

Responsibilities

Work with the RN Care Managers to provide the best patient care for a safe and timely discharge
assist with program planning and organization of services.
address housing needs as well as mental health and drug abuse issues