Social Worker (LCSW Required) - SUD Inpatient Experience Required

UHS•Louisville, CO

16d•Onsite

About The Position

Centennial Peaks Hospital has been providing psychiatric services to the Denver-metro area for more than 30 years. Located in beautiful Louisville, CO, our 104-bed facility provides a peaceful setting for those seeking treatment for mental illness including chemical dependency. Centennial Peaks offers unique and individualized programming for adolescents and adults that sets us apart from many other treatment facilities. Our dynamic leadership team includes several Licensed Social Workers and a seasoned nursing department. Our hospital is fortunate to provide Electroconvulsive Therapy, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs in addition to inpatient services. centennialpeaks.com 1-year working with the SUD population-REQUIRED The SUD Social Worker is a key member of the Centennial Peaks clinical services team who makes a meaningful impact providing compassionate, evidence‑based support to individuals on their recovery journey within a collaborative and patient‑centered team. The Social Worker will coordinate with community partners, connecting our clients with off-site resources, serving as a guide, providing personalized care plans and seamless transitions that ensure long-term success for families beyond the hospital walls. This is a Tuesday-Saturday position

Requirements

The ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment is critical.
Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Services related field REQUIRED.
Minimum 1-year working with the SUD population -REQUIRED
LCSW Required. Must be able to register with DORA.
Prior Inpatient SUD experience, REQUIRED.
Social Workers must demonstrate flexibility for reassignment to units providing care to varied populations including, adults, adolescents, and dually diagnosed patients in an inpatient hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

1-2 years mental health experience preferred.
Knowledge of case management, discharge planning, group leadership skills, age specific growth and development, crisis and behavior management, family therapy theory and practice is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide patients and families with assessment, interventions, support, advocacy, and case management as a primary provider and/or as ancillary support to the primary medical provider.
Practices as a member of multi-disciplinary team, in the provision of clinical intervention and support to patients and families.
Assesses, develops treatment plans, and intervenes to address the needs identified in the assessment and by the Team.
Utilizes knowledge of culture, age, and developmental stages to develop treatment plans and provide interventions, either as an independent practitioner or as a member of a clinical team.