Supervisor Social Work - Encinitas

This is a full time, exempt position with varied days M-Su, depending on department needs.

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Social Worker who can assist in assessment and discharge planning and complex case/care coordination.

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 Encinitas?

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.

* Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication

* Supportive and positive leadership and supervision

As the Supervisor of 13-14 team members, you will provide:

* Supervision and Mentorship

* Case Review and Oversight

* Crisis management and more

Required:

• Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW
• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)
• 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.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• Familiarity with advanced health care planning to execute safe and timely discharges.
• Must meet requirements for Clinical Supervision of social work staff

Preferred:

* Completion of Supervision Training for ACSW

* 3-5 years' experience in inpatient social work