Surgical ICU Social Worker, LCSW - Care Management

Denver Health•Denver, CO

6d•$70,400 - $105,600

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting a mission-driven Surgical ICU Social Worker for its Hospital Care Management department. Under minimal supervision, the Social Worker plans, organizes, and implements social work treatment for patients and families. The role assesses biopsychosocial needs and develops individualized plans of care related to patients’ medical care, providing clinical interventions that draw on personal, family, and community resources. Services include crisis intervention, supportive counseling, case consultation, care coordination, discharge and transition planning, and follow-up across the continuum of care. The Social Worker collaborates with patients, families, multidisciplinary care teams, and internal and external resources. The position also facilitates care meetings, supports informed patient participation in care planning, educates staff about the social work role, and participates in peer review, supervision, staff development, and task groups.

Requirements

Master’s degree from a CSWE-accredited college or university.
1–3 years of full-time post-master’s degree Social Work practice under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Required state-issued Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license.
Knowledge of case management components, crisis intervention, and brief therapy processes.
Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, and diagnoses, with the ability to demonstrate this knowledge verbally and in writing.
Clinical judgment, independent analysis, 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 advocate professionally and manage the professional relationship, including termination or transition of care.
Ability to respond to a trauma or psychiatric emergency.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and provide interventions appropriate to identified needs and presenting problems.
Use case management practices, including assessment, care planning, coordination, monitoring, follow-up, reassessment, and documentation.
Assess emotional and health-related concerns, identify patient strengths and dysfunctional factors, and develop coordinated care and discharge or transition plans.
Coordinate care throughout hospitalization and the continuum of care, from case referral through closure; delegate appropriate tasks to other care team members.
Apply knowledge of individual, group, and family functioning to select appropriate treatment methods and support care plan goals.
Develop socio-culturally sensitive therapeutic interventions and use professional relationships to support adjustment, strengths, and resolution of identified problems.
Consult, negotiate, and coordinate with internal and external resources to support collaborative efforts and patient outcomes.
Facilitate multidisciplinary communication and patient care meetings, including case conferences and family meetings, and use information to assess and reassess care needs.
Educate staff about the Social Work role on the health care team and support patient involvement, informed consent, care planning, and goal setting.
Apply knowledge of growth and development, cultural context, and patient populations’ cultural, religious, ethnic, and social systems in interactions, care planning, and education.
Identify and obtain appropriate programs, services, and resources; educate others, identify resource gaps, and suggest alternatives.
Participate in peer review, staff meetings, group supervision, staff development, and assigned task groups; use supervision to address learning needs and practice issues and establish plans to address them.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and 7 holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to 6 weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans, plus employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and perks on brands, travel, and more.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center, including internal career growth and advancement pathways.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
National Health Service Corps (NHSC) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligibility.