LCSW – Behavioral Health Case Manager & Utilization Review

Mesa Vista Hospital; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego seeks a licensed clinical social worker to provide behavioral health services, including psychosocial assessments, individual, group, and family therapy, and care coordination with the treatment team.

You will lead discharge planning, community referrals, and crisis intervention, while mentoring staff and students. CA LCSW and BLS are required, with at least 1 year of behavioral health experience.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree Social Work from an accredited graduate program
• 1 Year Experience in a behavioral health setting
• California BBS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - CA Board of Behavioral Sciences -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with behavioral health and environmental resources to reach the maximum level of functioning during the current episode of care.
• Conduct behavioral health psychosocial assessments and clinical interventions, inclusive of individual, group, and family therapy.
• Coordinate patient care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team and provide case management for assigned patients.
• Develop an appropriate and timely discharge plan and educate patient and family on options based on clinical and insurance status.
• Provide crisis intervention and educate staff; contribute to education and leadership for team members and interns.

Skills

1 Year Behavioral Health Experience

Communication & Teamwork

Education

Master's Degree Social Work

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - CA BBS

Tools

AHA BLS Healthcare

Job description

Sharp HealthCare in San Diego seeks a licensed clinical social worker to provide behavioral health services, including psychosocial assessments, individual, group, and family therapy, and care coordination with the treatment team.

You will lead discharge planning, community referrals, and crisis intervention, while mentoring staff and students. CA LCSW and BLS are required, with at least 1 year of behavioral health experience.