Day Treatment School Social Worker
About The Position
The School Social Worker provides clinical services to day treatment patients, including comprehensive psychosocial assessments, individualized treatment planning, and contributions to the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). The role uses trauma-informed care and collaborates with patients, families, healthcare providers, insurers, community resources, and other stakeholders to assess needs, deliver services, coordinate care, develop transition plans, and advocate for patients. The position works under the direct supervision of an LCSW. This is a full-time position at Mount St Vincent Home in Denver, Colorado, with a Monday–Friday schedule of 7:45 a.m. to 4:14 p.m. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week. The hourly range is $32.34–$49.94, dependent on experience. The selected candidate must successfully complete a 60-day credentialing process before starting.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work degree from an accredited program; degree will be verified.
- Current state licensure as a Licensed Social Worker or equivalent.
- Current Colorado Department of Education licensure as a Special Services Provider (SSP) or Temporary Educator Eligibility (TEE) Authorization within 30 days of employment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Positive driving motor vehicle (DMV) record, proof of current automobile insurance coverage, and a valid, current Colorado driver's license.
- Basic Life Support and First Aid certification within 90 days of employment.
- Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds and using crisis-prevention intervention techniques.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a behavioral health setting.
- Bilingual in Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Work under the supervision of an identified LCSW, participating in required supervision through meetings, consultations, and chart reviews.
- Use trauma-informed care to build relationships with patients, interpret behavior, and respond to patient needs.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychotherapeutic interventions aligned with treatment and behavior plans.
- Administer assessment tools to screen for behavioral health symptoms and diagnoses.
- Coordinate discharge planning, screen patient needs, develop discharge plans, and collaborate with internal and external services to support ongoing care.
- Complete accurate and timely medical-record documentation to support communication with the care team.
- Meet productivity standards and expectations.
- Satisfy Intermountain Health requirements and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits eligible; the posting describes a generous benefits package covering a wide range of programs to support well-being.
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Job Type
Full-time
