Clinical Social Worker (Instructor of Clinical Practice)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

19d•$65,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructor of Clinical Practice is responsible for providing comprehensive support and interventions to families and children with type 1 diabetes who are navigating the complexities of a new diagnosis, as well as ongoing psychosocial challenges related to their condition. This role plays a critical part in both the initial adjustment period and long-term management, focusing on optimizing the well-being of patients and enhancing their ability to cope with the social and emotional demands of their medical circumstances.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Clinical Social Work (MSW)
Must possess a Clinical License (LCSW) or be eligible for a clinical license within 6 months to practice in Colorado.
Case management or medical case management experience.
Previous mental health clinical experience.
Understanding of ethnic and economic diversity impacts on chronic medical condition management.
Use of evidence-based interventions in children and families.
Assessment of mental health needs, including substance use and its effects on access to care.
Knowledge of child protection issues and mandated reporting of abuse and neglect.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate fluency and clarity in written communication.
Display clear, personally sensitive, and culturally competent verbal communication.
Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
Strategic planning, priority setting, and achieving clinical objectives.
Strong organizational skills, including experience with suicide risk assessment.
Basic computer proficiency for charting and data entry.
Maintain high standards of existing diabetes program.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing circumstances.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with pediatric populations.
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English.
Experience with managing chronic medical conditions such as type 1 diabetes and understanding their impact on children and families.

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial support/intervention and care to newly diagnosed and established children with type 1 diabetes.
Provide the mental health assessment component in interdisciplinary care of patients and makes appropriate referrals for treatment.
Provide brief interventions to patients and families during clinic visits
Phone consultations with patients, other medical professionals, and protective services/court officials to advocate around medical care of diabetes.
Provide ongoing education to the community, medical professionals and students.
Will participate in new and ongoing diabetes clinical research.