Social Worker (Principal Level)

University of Colorado•Remote, CO

2d•Remote

About The Position

This position will provide direct clinical services to patients, and those involved in their care, who are facing serious illness, through consultative visits and telephonic outreach that facilitates advance care planning discussions and offers information/education regarding their illness trajectory and treatment options. Interventions will be delivered via telehealth to patients in a variety of care settings, including sub-acute rehab facilities and the home.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in health, human services, psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
Three (3) years of relevant professional healthcare experience.
Possess a valid licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification in the State of Colorado.
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in health, human services, psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.
One (1) or more years of palliative care experience.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Excellent interpersonal and problem resolution skills.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong mediation skills.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Proficiency with and comfortable using a personal computer and computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Zoom.
Proficiency with and comfortable using a smartphone.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Provide information and education regarding illness progression and treatment options in collaboration with patient medical providers.
Support patients, and whomever they define as family, articulate health care goals, and provide information and referrals for emotional/spiritual resources as needed.
Advocate for goal-concordant treatment and care for patients and facilitate advance care planning.
Connect patients and families with hospice or other palliative care programs (if appropriate).
Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database applications.
Communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary care team members.
Participate in Quality Improvement projects.