This is a full time position located at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Hillcrest.

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?

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· 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 ason-site child-care, free parking, non-union

· Mental Health Benefits and Resources

· Prescription Drug Coverage with zero co-pays

· Growth and Promotional Opportunities

We are seeking a compassionate, experienced Complex Social Worker. Our diverse team is dedicated to serving the community with the highest quality of care. The primary focus isassessment and discharge planning, complex case/care coordination and provision of individual and group psychoeducational counseling.

· New employees will experience a friendly and supportive environment where a positive attitude and teamwork are valued.

· Our leadership is hands on and very engaged with our staff and patients.

· We have non-mandatory team building meetings bi-weekly. We also encourage our internal continuing educational opportunities.

Required: * Master's degree in Social Work, Master's in Psychology, OR Master's in Counseling. * 1-3 recent (within the last 3 years) of experience in a healthcare setting removing psychological barriers to improve client health * Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW, LMFT or LPCC or Licensed by the Board of Psychology in the state of California as a Psychologist. * BLS (American Heart Assoc.) * Discharge experience

Preferred: * Bilingual and proficient in electronic health record. * 3-5 years experience in healthcare setting * Discharge planning experience with knowledge of local resources to ensure safe discharges * Completion of Supervision Training for ASW

Job: *Social Services

Organization: *Scripps La Jolla Hospital

Title: Complex Social Worker, La Jolla

Location: Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA

Requisition ID: 242003567