At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, respect that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work.

　　You’ll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates. So if you’re open to change, go ahead and unlock your potential.

　　We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Social Worker to join our team at Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. 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.

　　Social Workers provide an important role within the hospital byassisting patients and families with personal and environmental problems which relate to mental illness or which interfere with their obtaining maximum benefits from available services.

　　The ideal candidate will have an MSW/ LCSW and do the following:

　　Primary focus is assessment and discharge planning, program development and provision of groups and services.Perform specialized treatment and assessments for patients with complex medical or mental illnessesBe knowledgeable about community resourcesEnjoy facilitating patient groups and spending one on one time with patientsThis is a full time varied 8 hour DAY shift that includes weekends.

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　　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 settingDischarge planning experience in inpatient psychiatric settingContent knowledge of LPSCompletion of Supervision Training for ASWJob: *Social Services

　　Organization: *Scripps Mercy San Diego

　　Title: *Complex Social Worker *

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

　　Requisition ID: 242001040