• Supervisor Social Work - Behavioral Health Unit

    Scripps Health (San Diego, CA)


    *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:/

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

    • Recognized 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.

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    Required:

    * Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW.

    * Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

    * 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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    **Job:** **Social Services*

    **Organization:** **Scripps Mercy San Diego*

    **Title:** *Supervisor Social Work - Behavioral Health Unit - San Diego*

    **Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO*

    **Requisition ID:** *252001156*