Clinical Social Worker - Emergency Dept -Chula Vista

Scripps Health; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Non-union

Job summary

Scripps Health is seeking a compassionate Social Worker for a part-time role at Chula Vista, CA, supervised by an LCSW. You will work 3 days per week from 12:30pm to 9pm on Medical and Maternity floors, providing psychosocial support and discharge planning.

Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced hospital setting, triaging patients with complex psychosocial issues and mentoring interns. This position emphasizes collaboration across care teams and program development.

Qualifications

• MSW or higher degree with licensure as an LCSW preferred or required
• Experience providing psychosocial assessment and discharge planning
• Ability to supervise peers and educate social work interns

Responsibilities

• Triages patients with psychosocial needs on medical and maternity floors
• Provides peer supervision for staff and education for interns
• Assists with program planning and organization of social work services

Skills

Social Work

Patient Support

Discharge Planning

Education

MSW or higher

LCSW

Job description

This is a part- time position (48 hrs/pay period) at Scripps Chula Vista with LCSW supervision. You will be working 3 days/week from 12:30pm-9pm.

Invest, Empower, and Belong – Join the Scripps Health Team!

At Scripps Health, we’re more than just a healthcare provider—we’re a community dedicated to transforming lives. By joining our team, you’ll work alongside passionate caregivers to provide compassionate, patient-centered healthcare. With every day, you’ll feel the reward of making a real difference in the lives of others.

Why join Scripps Health?

AWARD-WINNING WORKPLACE:

• Named top 150 Best Places to Work by Beckers Hospital Review
• Recognized 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 as free parking,and non-union

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Social Workerto join our multidisciplinary based team in Chula Vista, CA. Social Workers provide an important role within the hospitalby assisting patient and families with personal and environmental problems that predispose illness or interfere with their obtaining maximum benefits from medical care. They also:

• Will work on the medical and maternity floors
• Provide peer supervision for other staff, education for social work interns
• assist with program planning and organization of services.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while triaging patients with multiple psychosocial issues as well as discharge experience.