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Mental Health Social Worker - ER & Behavioral Health Units - Days - Hillcrest

Scripps Health
San Diego, CA, USA
$41,3-$61,27 an hour
Full-time

Job Description

This is a Full-Time position in the Emergency Department located at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest.Floating to the Behavioral Health Unit required.

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 and non-union
  • Mental Health Benefits and Resources
  • Prescription Drug Coverage with zero co-pays
  • Growth and Promotional Opportunities

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Clinical Social Worker with a Mental Health specialtyto join our acute care clinic at Scripps Mercy Hospital.

This is a specialty care clinic providing care to our high-risk patients. You will assist patients and families dealing with personal and environmental problems which predispose them to illness, or which interfere with their obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. You will also

  • 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
  • Float to the Behavioral Health Unit

Position Pay Range : $41.30-$61.27 / hour

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range.

Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state.

Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer.

Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity / expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Requirements

Requirements

Required Experience / Specialized Skills :

  • 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)

Preferred Experience / Certification / Registration :

  • 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
  • 30+ days ago
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