This is a full-time position located at Scripps Mercy in Hillcrest in the Acute Psych Unit.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside 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 Complex Social Worker who can aid in assessment and discharge planning as well as complex case/care coordination and individual and group psychoeducational counseling. 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.

* We have non-mandatory team building meetings bi-weekly. We also encourage our internal continuing educational opportunities.

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work, Master's in Psychology, OR Master's in Counseling.
• 1-3 recent (within the last 3 years) of experience in a healthcare setting removing psychological barriers to improve client health
• Content knowledge of LPS processes including involuntary detainment and the mental health conservatorship processes is required.
• Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW, LMFT or LPCC or Licensed by the Board of Psychology in the state of California as a Psychologist.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• Discharge experience

Preferred:

• Bilingual and proficient in electronic health record.
• 3-5 years experience in healthcare setting
• Discharge planning experience with knowledge of local resources to ensure safe discharges
• Completion of Supervision Training for ASW