Mental Health Social Worker - Ambulatory Care Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute

This is a per-diem position at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute. 8-16 hours/week. Partial remote.

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?

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We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.

Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

We are looking for a compassionate, motivated Clinical Social Worker with a Mental Health focus to join our ambulatory care team at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute. 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 Diabetes Behavioral Health Psychologist to provide the best patient care to improve outcomes 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 within Scripps.

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

• Ambulatory care 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 ambulatory care as well as mental health and substance abuse needs