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This is a per-diem position at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute. 8-16 hours/week. Partial remote. Join the Scripps Health team and work with dedicated caregivers to deliver patient-focused care. Build a rewarding career with one of the nation's most respected healthcare organizations. Why join Scripps Health?

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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 looking for a compassionate, motivated Clinical Social Worker with a Mental Health focus to join our ambulatory care team at Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute. In this role, you'll support high-risk patients and their families, addressing personal and environmental challenges that contribute to illness or hinder their ability to benefit fully from medical care. You will also Work with the Diabetes Behavioral Health Psychologist to provide the best patient care to improve outcomes assist with program planning and organization of services. address housing needs as well as mental health and drug abuse issues