CAMP/PROMISE Integrated Social Worker Open Rank-Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant, Associate, Professor
About The Position
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Colorado School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Integrated SW in the Colorado Adolescent Maternity Program (CAMP) at UCHealth. CAMP is a psychosocial support program for pregnant adolescents ages 22 and under and is integrated into patients’ obstetric care. CAMP is supported by both the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Department of Psychiatry and serves a diverse patient population with multiple intersecting identities including race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, and socioeconomic status. The Integrated SW will provide a variety of support and services in the context of patients’ medical care. This position is responsible for direct patient care in an ambulatory setting to high risk and psychosocially complex perinatal adolescents. The Integrated SW will provide psychosocial assessment, brief interventions, support, and education. Patient presenting problems include, but are not limited to, very young maternal age, psychosocial stress and resource needs, interpersonal violence, sexual assault, child protection concerns, depression, trauma, substance misuse, complex mental health concerns, medical adherence issues, and adjustment to pregnancy. The Integrated SW will work closely with CAMP team members including a care coordinator, dietician, and psychologist, as well as other obstetric integrated behavioral health clinicians.
Requirements
- Minimum degree qualifications: LCSW or MSW
- Instructor, Sr. Instructor, Assistant Professor: 1-3 years of related (clinical/research) experience at rank or equivalent experience.
- Associate Professor: 4-7 years of related (clinical/research) experience at rank or equivalent experience.
- Professor: 7+ years of related (clinical/research) experience at rank or equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with at-risk families, especially those who are pregnant or parenting.
- Effective clinical skills with vulnerable patient populations.
- Ability to work as a collaborative member of multidisciplinary teams.
- Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care including psychosocial assessment, intervention, and education in close collaboration with other members of the CAMP team.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and actively builds relationships with all patients.
- Offer relationship, substance use, and parenting education and support to adolescent families, including at monthly classes.
- Support transitions, including care coordination and warm handoffs, to community partners such as pediatric practices, mental health providers, schools, and other community resources.
- Address barriers to care and social drivers of health in the context of obstetric care.
- Respond to urgent child protection concerns and coordinates with child protection agencies.
- Actively engage in relationships with on-campus and community programs that support these patients.
Benefits
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 11/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
