Social Worker II/LCSW - Inpatient

Denver Health and Hospital Authority•Denver, CO

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Social Worker II/LCSW - Inpatient to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department Hospital Care Mgmt Job Summary Under minimal supervision, plans, organizes and implements social work treatment for patients and families. Assesses the biopsychosocial needs of patients and families and creates an individual plan of care, as it relates to the patient's medical care. Provides clinical interventions that help meet identified needs by utilizing personal, family and community resources. Provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling, case consultation and care coordination services. Essential Functions : Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments that are thorough, individualized, objective and complete. Provides intervention appropriate to the presenting problem. Utilizes key case management components including assessment, care planning, coordination of care, monitoring, follow-up, reassessment and documentation as applicable per health care setting. Evaluates emotional components, impact of health issues and assists patient to identify strengths, dysfunctional factors and to establish detailed and coordinated care plans, discharge/transition of care plans. Provides care coordination throughout the continuum of care and/or hospitalization from case referral to case closure. Utilize/delegate activities to other care team members as appropriate, for more administrative or time intensive tasks. (35%) Applies knowledge of individual, group and family functioning to ensure appropriateness of treatment methods to assist patient in achieving care plan goals. Is aware of and able to articulate the professional use of self in the relationship to maximize the patient’s adjustment, enhance strengths and promote resolution of identified problems. Demonstrates the ability to develop effective therapeutic interventions that are socio-culturally sensitive. (20%) Routinely consults, negotiates, and coordinates with internal and external resources to assure collaborative efforts to maximize patient outcomes. (15%) Demonstrates leadership in facilitating multi-disciplinary communications and patient care meetings (i.e. case conferences/family meetings) and utilizes information to assess and reassess care needs. Demonstrates and educates staff as to the scope of function of the Social Work role in the health care team. Ensures patient involvement in care planning and goal setting with informed consent documented. Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/service is being delivered/provided. Demonstrates knowledge of major concepts principles and theories of normal and abnormal human development, and its application to specific age groups. Utilizes knowledge of patient populations’ cultural, religious, ethnic and social systems in interactions, care planning and education. Demonstrates comprehensive effective knowledge of programs, eligibility, and skill in obtaining appropriate resource/services; is able to educate others, to identify gaps and suggest alternatives. (15%) Participates in learning of self and others through active participation in peer review process. Participates in staff meetings, group supervision (staff development) and assigned task groups and applies knowledge of groups and their tasks through appropriate participation. Utilizes supervision to address learning needs, concerns and practice issues. Establishes plan to address issues. (15%)

Requirements

Master's Degree from an CSWE accredited college or university Required
1-3 years Full time post master’s degree Social Work practice under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW State Licensing Board Required
Knowledge of case management components, crisis intervention and brief therapy processes.
Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, and diagnosis, and demonstrates this knowledge verbally and in writing.
Skill in utilizing clinical judgement, independent analysis and critical thinking.
Skill in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the healthcare setting.
Skill in establishing a treatment alliance and engaging the patient in goal setting and prioritizing.
Ability to advocate in a professional manner as appropriate.
Ability to manage the professional relationship including termination and/or transition of care.
Ability to respond to a trauma or psychiatric emergency.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments that are thorough, individualized, objective and complete.
Provides intervention appropriate to the presenting problem.
Utilizes key case management components including assessment, care planning, coordination of care, monitoring, follow-up, reassessment and documentation as applicable per health care setting.
Evaluates emotional components, impact of health issues and assists patient to identify strengths, dysfunctional factors and to establish detailed and coordinated care plans, discharge/transition of care plans.
Provides care coordination throughout the continuum of care and/or hospitalization from case referral to case closure.
Utilize/delegate activities to other care team members as appropriate, for more administrative or time intensive tasks.
Applies knowledge of individual, group and family functioning to ensure appropriateness of treatment methods to assist patient in achieving care plan goals.
Is aware of and able to articulate the professional use of self in the relationship to maximize the patient’s adjustment, enhance strengths and promote resolution of identified problems.
Demonstrates the ability to develop effective therapeutic interventions that are socio-culturally sensitive.
Routinely consults, negotiates, and coordinates with internal and external resources to assure collaborative efforts to maximize patient outcomes.
Demonstrates leadership in facilitating multi-disciplinary communications and patient care meetings (i.e. case conferences/family meetings) and utilizes information to assess and reassess care needs.
Demonstrates and educates staff as to the scope of function of the Social Work role in the health care team.
Ensures patient involvement in care planning and goal setting with informed consent documented.
Demonstrates knowledge and applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess the patient’s status and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to whom care/service is being delivered/provided.
Demonstrates knowledge of major concepts principles and theories of normal and abnormal human development, and its application to specific age groups.
Utilizes knowledge of patient populations’ cultural, religious, ethnic and social systems in interactions, care planning and education.
Demonstrates comprehensive effective knowledge of programs, eligibility, and skill in obtaining appropriate resource/services; is able to educate others, to identify gaps and suggest alternatives.
Participates in learning of self and others through active participation in peer review process.
Participates in staff meetings, group supervision (staff development) and assigned task groups and applies knowledge of groups and their tasks through appropriate participation.
Utilizes supervision to address learning needs, concerns and practice issues.
Establishes plan to address issues.

Benefits

At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future — with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development — while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you’re joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer