Clinical Social Worker - La Jolla

About the Role

This is a per-diem position at Scripps Memorial La Jolla with a varied schedule. Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations.

The Scripps Clinical Social Worker provides an important role within the hospital by assisting patients and families with personal and environmental problems that predispose them to illness, or interfere with obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. They also:

• Provide peer supervision for other staff, and education for social work interns
• Assist with program planning and organization of services

Responsibilities

• Display good working relationships with patients, families, medical and nursing personnel, and all others employed at the hospital
• Apply working knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, and appeal procedures relative to Federal, State, and other reimbursement programs

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited university or college (MSW) or Master’s degree in Family Therapy (MFT)
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card
• Licensed by the State of California Behavioral Science Examiners Board as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) (preferred)
• Acute care hospital experience (preferred)
• Ability to speak another language (preferred)

Benefits

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support, and respect of an organization that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Places to Work. Additional benefits include:

• Nearly a quarter of employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years
• Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025
• Consistently ranked as a top employer for women, millennials, diversity, and as an overall workplace by various national publications
• Beckers Healthcare ranked Scripps Health on its 2024 list of 150 top places to work in healthcare
• Transitional and professional development programs to support career growth
• Nationally recognized specialties in cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology

Pay

Position Pay Range: $42.51-$61.62/hour