Clinical Social Worker - Emergency Dept. Encinitas

Scripps Health

Encinitas, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular, Case Management, Emergency Care, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Home Care, Hospital, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Patient Care, People Management, Program Planning, Quality of Care, Regulations, Reimbursement, Social Work, Staff Motivation, Staff Training
LOCATION
Encinitas, CA
POSTED
4 days ago

Job Description - Clinical Social Worker - Emergency Dept. Encinitas (262003745)

Job Description

Clinical Social Worker - Emergency Dept. Encinitas - 262003745

Description

This is a full-time varied day position at Scripps Memorial in Encinitas. Hours will be 10:30a-7p, 3 weekend days/month. Set schedule with various days M-Su.

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:

At Scripps Health, your ambition is empowered and your abilities are appreciated:

  • Nearly a quarter of our employees have been with Scripps Health for over 10 years.
  • Scripps is a Great Place to Work Certified company for 2025.
  • Scripps Health has been 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 health care.
  • We have transitional and professional development programs to create a learning environment that enables you to thrive in your specific field as well as in your overall career.
  • Our specialties have been nationally recognized for quality in areas such as cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, and gastroenterology.

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.

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Qualifications

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)
  • Familiar with different levels of care (e.g., Home Health, SNF)
  • Knowledgeable about LPS/AB2275 processes.

Job

: Social Services

Primary Location

: Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS

354 SANTA FE DRIVE

ENCINITAS 92024

Organization

: Scripps Encinitas Hospital

Job Posting

: Jun 13, 2026, 12:20:37 AM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 42.51 -

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 61.62

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. 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.

About the Company

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Scripps Health

Change lives. Starting with yours.

At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.

Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment that has been repeatedly recognized as one of the nation's Top 100 Places to Work.
You'll be surrounded by people committed to making a difference in the lives of their patients and their teammates.
So if you're open to change, go ahead and open the door to possibilities.

There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.

Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.

  • Five hospital campuses
  • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
  • Home health care and associated support services

We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers