Clinical Social Worker - Per Diem - Torrey Pines

This is a per diem position located at Scripps Green in Torrey Pines.

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 Clinical Social Worker to join our team at Scripps Green Hospital in La Jolla. Our diverse team is dedicated to serving the community with the highest quality of care.

The Scripps Clinical Social Worker plays 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. They also:

* Provide peer supervision for other staff, education for social work interns

* assist with program planning and organization of services.

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)