Scripps Health Administrative Services supports our five hospitals and 19 outpatient facilities, which treat half a million patients annually through 2,600 affiliated physicians.

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, motivated Clinical Social Worker with a Mental Health specialty to 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

Some of the other job responsibilities include:

• perform high risk screenings and prioritizes consultations from hospital personnel appropriately

• conduct clinical assessments of patient/family to establish intervention strategies and safe discharge plans

• provide consultation in crisis interventions as well as counseling and advocacy services to patients who are coping with acute phases of illnesses

• participate in certification hearings for involuntary detainment

This is a casual 8 hour varied Day Shift Position at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest.

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)

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.