Supervisor - Social Work - Encinitas

Scripps Health

Encinitas, CA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiovascular, Chronic Disease, Coaching, Crisis Management, Discharge Plans, Disease Prevention and Control, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Healthcare, Hospital, Leadership, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Oncology, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, People Management, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Quality of Care, Social Work, Staff Training, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Encinitas, CA
POSTED
7 days ago

Job Description - Supervisor - Social Work - Encinitas (262004398)

Job Description

Supervisor - Social Work - Encinitas - 262004398

Description

This is a full-time, exempt position with varied days, Monday through Sunday, depending on department needs.

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 Social Worker who can assist in assessment and discharge planning and complex case/care coordination.

The duties of this position include:

  • Performing specialized treatment and assessments for patients with moderate to severe mental illnesses and co-occurring medical conditions.
  • Assisting in removing psychosocial barriers that inhibit patient from maximum recovery of their acute psychiatric conditions and/or chronic disease management.
  • Assessment and discharge planning, complex case/care coordination and provision of individual and group psychoeducational counseling.
  • Coaching/mentoring staff to ensure safe and efficient care coordination for discharging patients.
  • Providing peer supervision for other staff and education for social work interns when necessary.

Why Scripps Encinitas?

Our diverse team is dedicated to serving the community with the highest quality of care.

  • New employees will experience a friendly and supportive environment where a positive attitude and teamwork are valued.
  • Strong interdisciplinary collaboration and communication
  • Supportive and positive leadership and supervision

As the Supervisor of 13-14 team members, you will provide:

  • Supervision and Mentorship
  • Case Review and Oversight
  • Crisis management and more

Qualifications

Required:

  • Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Science as an LCSW
  • Master''s degree in Social Work (MSW)
  • Experience in a healthcare setting removing psychological barriers of complex and underfunded patients to ensure safe and timely discharges as it relates to housing issues.
  • BLS (American Heart Assoc.)
  • Familiarity with advanced health care planning to execute safe and timely discharges.
  • Must meet requirements for Clinical Supervision of social work staff

Preferred:

  • Completion of Supervision Training for ACSW
  • 3-5 years' experience in inpatient social work

Job

: Social Services

Primary Location

: Northern San Diego County-ENCINITAS-SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS

Work Locations

:

SCRIPPS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ENCINITAS

354 SANTA FE DRIVE

ENCINITAS 92024

Organization

: Scripps Encinitas Hospital

Job Posting

: Jul 17, 2026, 12:53:14 AM

Benefit Status: FT - FULL-TIME WITH BENEFITS

Minimum Rate (USD)

: 54.24 -

Maximum Rate (USD)

: 78.66

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, Scripps Health posts the pay range for all jobs. Please note that actual pay will be determined based on relevant experience and internal equity within the pay range. Please also note this range is applicable for employees who reside in California only. A geographical pay differential may be applied for remote employees who reside out of state. Scripps Health strives to ensure that our employees receive equal pay for equal work in line with our commitment to being an equal opportunity employer. Scripps Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression), age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

About the Company

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Scripps Health

Change lives. Starting with yours.

At Scripps, we're interested in people who are interested in new possibilities. People who can handle the small stuff without losing sight of the big picture. Who build bridges, not walls, knowing we can do more together than we can alone.

Here, you'll be part of a team that delivers outstanding healthcare in a supportive, respectful environment 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 open the door to possibilities.

There is no better time than now to join the Scripps Health team. Our dedication to providing a superior workplace has earned us numerous accolades, including one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" by FORTUNE Magazine, among the "Best Employers for Workers Over age 50" by AARP, and listed among the "100 Best Employers" by Working Mother Magazine among others. We realize that our employees are our most valuable asset, so we have created a culture that offers unlimited opportunities for growth and career satisfaction.

Our history of medical excellence and community-based care spans more than 80 years. We credit our tradition of health care excellence to the dedicated individuals who make up the Scripps team. World-renowned for diagnosis, treatment and management of disease, Scripps is at the forefront of medical innovation, clinical research and technology.

  • Five hospital campuses
  • Clinic locations throughout San Diego
  • More than 2,600 affiliated physicians
  • Home health care and associated support services

We're proud of the range and quality of the benefits we offer to our employees, from massage therapy and our Scripps Wellness Program to tuition reimbursement, growth opportunities and work/life resources. There's a lot more to our benefits than your typical plan.

COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1924
WEBSITE
http://www.scripps.org/careers