*This is a full-time position at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest (M-Th, Sun)* Join the Scripps Health team and work with dedicated caregivers to deliver patient-focused care. Build a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations. *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. We are looking for a compassionate, motivated Clinical Social Worker with a Mental Health focus to join our acute care team at Scripps Mercy Hospital. In this role, you’ll support high-risk patients and their families, addressing personal and environmental challenges that contribute to illness or hinder their ability to benefit fully 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 *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 **Job:** **Social Services* **Organization:** **Scripps Mercy San Diego* **Title:** *Mental Health Social Worker - Hillcrest* **Location:** *Central San Diego County-SAN DIEGO-SCRIPPS MERCY HOSPITAL SAN DIEGO* **Requisition ID:** *242007430*