Clinical Social Worker - La Jolla - Full Time

Summary

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.

Job description

Requirements

• 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)

Benefits

• Professional development programs
• Transitional programs

Company overview

Scripps Health is a prominent nonprofit healthcare system based in San Diego, California, recognized as one of the region's largest and most comprehensive medical providers. Founded in 1924, the organization operates five acute-care hospital campuses across San Diego County, along with numerous outpatient clinics, urgent care centers, and affiliated physician groups. Scripps is renowned for its clinical excellence, consistently ranking among the nation's top hospitals in various specialties including cardiology, orthopedics, and cancer care. The system maintains strong affiliations with leading academic institutions and operates the Scripps Research Translational Institute, which focuses on genomic medicine and personalized healthcare. As a community-focused organization, Scripps Health provides a full continuum of care from primary and preventive services to complex specialty treatments and emergency care, serving over 700,000 patients annually. The system is also a major teaching institution with residency and fellowship programs across multiple medical specialties.