Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla has served the greater San Diego community since 1924. For more than a century, we continue to provide distinguished care, including several nationally ranked specialty programs. Scripps La Jolla was the first in San Diego to be designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nursing Association.

Scripps La Jolla shares a campus with the Barbey Family Emergency and Trauma Center, a Level I Trauma Center, and the renowned Prebys Cardiovascular Institute. We’re also home to notable specialty programs, including cancer care, heart surgery, orthopedic surgery, labor and delivery services (including a Level III neonatal intensive care unit) and a nationally designated Comprehensive Stroke Center.

This is a full time (M-F, 7am-3:30pm) position in the Trauma unit at Scripps Memorial La Jolla.

Join the Scripps Health team to work with dedicated caregivers and deliver patient-centered care, while building a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations.

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, experienced Complex Social Worker who will take the lead on:

• LPS conservatorship patients

• Psychological hearings

• PTSD screenings and referral

Our diverse team is dedicated to serving the community with the highest quality of care. The primary focus is assessment 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

Required:

• Master's degree in Social Work, OR Marriage & Family Therapy (MSW or MFT)
• 1-3 recent (within the last 3 years) of experience in a healthcare setting removing psychological barriers to improve client health
• Content knowledge of LPS processes including involuntary detainment and the mental health conservatorship processes is required.
• Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW or LMFT
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
• Discharge experience

Preferred:

• Bilingual and proficient in electronic health record.
• Trauma and Mental Health experience
• 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

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.