*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 isassessment 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 **Job:** **Social Services* **Organization:** **Scripps La Jolla Hospital* **Title:** *Complex Social Worker - La Jolla - Trauma* **Location:** *Central San Diego County-LA JOLLA-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LA JOLLA* **Requisition ID:** *252004010*