Supervisor Social Work – Behavioral Health Unit
Facility: Scripps Mercy San Diego
Location: San Diego, CA
Career Area: Social Work
Employment Type: Full Time
Shift: Day
Job ID: 252001156
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Scripps Mercy Hospital has served central and downtown San Diego since 1890 and is the oldest medical center in the county. The San Diego campus is located near the corner of 5th Avenue and Washington Street in Hillcrest.
Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.
Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego’s campus includes the O’Toole Breast Care Center, a 24-hour emergency room that is a Level I Trauma Center, outpatient physical rehabilitation, minimally invasive robotic surgery and our childbirth unit (including a Level II neonatal intensive care unit).
Job Description
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:
· 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 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.
Required:
- Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW or LMFT
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) OR Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT)
- 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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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.
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At Scripps, we seek dedicated, compassionate people to join our team and make a significant impact on the health of our community and the future of healthcare. Throughout our five hospital campuses, 30 outpatient centers and clinics, and hundreds of affiliated physician offices throughout the region, each member of our team plays a key role in our life-changing and life-saving mission. Scripps Health is the only San Diego-based company to make Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Places to Work. Our people and their commitment to the highest standards of care are what define us.
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