Jennifer De La Fuente
About Jennifer De La Fuente
Jennifer De La Fuente is a Clinical Social Worker at Scripps Health in Encinitas, CA, with a background in literature and extensive experience in social work and education program coordination.
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Jennifer De La Fuente is a Clinical Social Worker at Scripps Health in Encinitas, CA.
Current Role at Scripps Health
Jennifer De La Fuente has been serving as a Clinical Social Worker at Scripps Health in Encinitas, CA since June 2019. She supports patient care by providing a range of social work services, including case management, counseling, and support for medical teams.
Education and Expertise
Jennifer De La Fuente holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from California State University San Marcos, which she completed between 2016 and 2019. She also has a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Literature from the University of California, San Diego, where she studied from 1988 to 1992. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her clinical social work practice.
Previous Clinical Internships
Before her current role, Jennifer De La Fuente gained crucial clinical experience through internships. She was a Clinical Intern at Scripps Health from 2018 to 2019 and at Mental Health Systems, PC (MHS) from 2017 to 2018. These roles helped her develop hands-on skills in client assessment, therapeutic intervention, and mental health support.
Early Career and Diverse Experience
Jennifer De La Fuente has a varied professional background. She worked at Fountain Literary as an Agent from 2009 to 2016 and coordinated education programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego from 1997 to 1999. She began her career as an Assistant at The Gersh Agency from 1993 to 1995. This diverse experience has enriched her skills in client relations, program coordination, and administrative support.