Clinical Social Worker - Encinitas

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

This is a full-time (32 hrs/week) position located at Scripps Memorial in Encinitas.

Join the Scripps Health team and work alongside passionate caregivers and provide patient-centered healthcare. Receive endless appreciation while you build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations nationwide.

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.

• Benefits beyond the usual Medical, Dental, and Savings Plans such as free parking, and non-union

• Mental Health Benefits and Resources

• Prescription Drug Coverage with zero co-pays

• Growth and Promotional Opportunities

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Social Worker to join our Case Management team at Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas. Our vibrant team is dedicated to serving the community with the highest quality of patient care.

Social Workers provide an important role within the hospital by assisting patient and families with personal and environmental problems which predispose illness or which interfere with their obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. In this role you will:

• Provide peer supervision for other staff, education for social work interns and/or assist with program planning and organization of services.

• Provide coverage for the ED and Med/Surg floors

• Demonstrate ability to perform competencies as outlined in unit specific competency assessment tools. Demonstrates age specific care as established for a Clinical Social Worker in assigned area.

• Work collaboratively with another team member and plan your schedules to cover all necessary shifts

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Required Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited University/College OR Masters in Family Therapy (MFT)

• MFT applicants must have prior hospital experience

• BLS for Healthcare Provider American Heart Association

• Working knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies and appeal procedures as relative to the Federal, State and other reimbursement programs

• Must be able to display good working relationships with patients, families, medical and nursing personnel, and all others employed at the hospital

Preferred Qualifications:

• Acute Care Hospital experience
• LCSW (Licensed by the State of CA Behavioral Science Examiners Board)

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.

Position Pay Range: $39.34-$58.34/hour