Social Worker MSW - Adolescent Inpatient Unit

Denver Health•Denver, CO

8d•$31 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Social Worker for its Adolescent Inpatient Unit. Under general supervision, the Social Worker plans, organizes, and implements social work treatment for emergency department and hospitalized patients and their families. The role assesses biopsychosocial needs and develops individualized plans of care addressing patients’ current health concerns and ongoing access to care after hospitalization. It provides clinical interventions using personal, family, and community resources, including crisis intervention, supportive counseling, case consultation, and care coordination. The Social Worker conducts comprehensive assessments; plans and coordinates care across the continuum from referral through case closure; supports discharge and transitions of care; and collaborates with internal and external resources. The role also facilitates multidisciplinary communications and patient-care meetings, supports patient involvement in care planning, and applies knowledge of human development and patients’ cultural, religious, ethnic, and social contexts. This is a PRN/intermittent position on the day shift, with a listed salary of $31.34–$47.01 per hour.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a CSWE-accredited college or university.
Typically, one year of full-time post-master’s Social Work practice under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker; 1–3 years of work experience is listed as required.
Knowledge of care coordination and discharge planning, crisis intervention, and supportive counseling.
Knowledge of medical and behavioral health terminology, abbreviations, and diagnoses, with the ability to communicate this knowledge verbally and in writing.
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served in the health care setting.
Skill in establishing a treatment alliance and engaging patients in goal setting and prioritization.
Ability to manage professional relationships, including termination or transition of care.
Ability to respond to crisis situations and provide support.
Ability to advocate professionally as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive, individualized biopsychosocial assessments and provide interventions appropriate to presenting problems.
Use case-management practices, including assessment and reassessment, care planning, care coordination, and documentation.
Evaluate emotional concerns and the impact of health issues; help patients identify strengths and disruptive factors and establish treatment goals and discharge or transition plans.
Coordinate care throughout hospitalization and the continuum of care, from case referral through case closure.
Apply knowledge of individual, group, and family functioning to select appropriate treatment methods and develop brief, socio-culturally sensitive interventions.
Consult, negotiate, and coordinate with internal and external resources to support collaborative care and patient outcomes.
Facilitate multidisciplinary communications and patient-care meetings, including case conferences, family meetings, and rounds.
Educate staff about the Social Work role within the health care team.
Ensure patient participation in care planning and goal setting, and document informed consent.
Apply knowledge of growth and development, human development, and patients’ cultural, religious, ethnic, and social systems in assessment, care planning, and education.
Identify appropriate programs and services, support access to resources, educate others, identify service gaps, and suggest alternatives.
Help patients adjust to illness, disability, or trauma by addressing biopsychosocial concerns and strengthening problem-solving and coping skills.
Provide crisis intervention, supportive counseling, case consultation, and care coordination.

Benefits

Retirement plan with an employer contribution of 3%.
On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes.
Community resource navigation support.
Childcare discount programs.
Discounts and perks on large brands and travel.
Education and development opportunities, including career pathways and coaching.
Tuition assistance.
Career advancement pathways.
Professional development.
Loan forgiveness eligibility.
Employer contributions.