Clinical Social Worker - Emergency Dept -Chula Vista

Located less than 10 miles from the US-Mexico border, the Chula Vista campus of Scripps Mercy serves the cities of Chula Vista, Otay Mesa, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita and beyond.

Scripps Mercy Hospital consists of two campuses in San Diego and Chula Vista.

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista provides a variety of medical and surgical services, including inpatient and outpatient care. Within the hospital you’ll find our 24-hour emergency room and many other specialty services ranging from cancer care to stroke care.

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 Worker to join our multidisciplinary based team in Chula Vista, CA. Social Workers provide an important role within the hospital by 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.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited university or college (MSW) OR Master’s degree in Family Therapy (MFT)
• MFT applicants must have hospital experience
• BLS for Healthcare Provider through the American Heart Association
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual/Spanish highly preferred
• Acute hospital experience
• Licensed by the State of California Behavioral Science Examiners Board as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) preferred. If candidate does not currently possess LCSW, this position offers LCSW supervision.

At Scripps Health, you will experience the pride, support and respect of an organization 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 unlock your potential.

Position Pay Range: $42.51-$61.62/hour