Acute Care Social Worker – Patient Advocacy

Scripps Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Scripps Health in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to join the hospital team. This full-time role supports patients and families, addressing social, environmental, and financial factors that influence care, with a varied schedule including weekends.

You will provide peer supervision, assist with program planning, and collaborate with medical and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes. A MSW or MFT degree and CA LCSW licensure (or eligible) are required, along with BLS

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work or Family Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed by the State of California as an LCSW or eligible.
• Strong communication and patient-family support skills.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients and families with personal and environmental problems.
• Provide peer supervision for other staff and interns education.
• Assist with program planning and organization of services.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

MSW or MFT degree

CA LCSW licensure (or eligibility)

Job description

Scripps Health in San Diego, CA, is seeking a Clinical Social Worker to join the hospital team. This full-time role supports patients and families, addressing social, environmental, and financial factors that influence care, with a varied schedule including weekends.

You will provide peer supervision, assist with program planning, and collaborate with medical and nursing staff to optimize patient outcomes. A MSW or MFT degree and CA LCSW licensure (or eligible) are required, along with BLS