Clinical Social Worker in Denver

InclusiveTherapists.com; Denver, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Developmental FX in Denver seeks a Clinical Social Worker to join our nonprofit clinic and support families of neurodevelopmentally diverse children. You’ll conduct assessments, provide individual, family, and group therapy, develop treatment plans, and coordinate wrap-around care with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes Medicaid-accessible care, trauma-informed approaches, and collaboration with intake, psychologists, OT, SLP, and administrative staff.

Qualifications

• MSW required; Colorado LCSW license highly preferred.
• Open to supporting social worker pursuing LCSW; supervision available with adjusted salary.
• Experience in clinical social work in mental health/educational settings.
• Multidisciplinary team experience helpful.
• Knowledge of current mental health practices and regulations.
• Experience with pediatric care and family support.
• Understanding of neurodiversity and complex needs.
• Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.
• Spanish/English bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health assessments and provide individual, family, and group therapy.
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Intake, Psychologist, OT, SLP, admin).
• Provide case management services as needed.
• Assist clients with social and emotional development.
• Document progress and maintain accurate records.
• Provide resource navigation and coordinate with community resources.
• Represent clinic at events and health fairs.
• Maintain ethical and professional standards per licensing requirements.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and supervision.

Skills

LCSW licensure

Bilingual Spanish/English

EHR proficiency

Strong communication skills

Crisis intervention

Education

Master's degree in Social Work (MSW)

Colorado LCSW license preferred

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Clinical Social Worker in Denver

Developmental FX

3615 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

Start Date06/15/2026 $80,000.00 Full-Time

Developmental FX (DFX) is a multidisciplinary clinic and resource center based in Denver. Grounded by our Therapy that fits® philosophy, we improve understanding and delivery of care for those with neurodevelopmental and mental health challenges. Our mission is to prepare children with developmental differences for a bright future of engaged belonging by equipping them, their families, therapists, and teachers via innovative programming in Colorado and around the world.

Join our growing multi-faceted nonprofit in a newly added Clinical Social Worker role and serve as a vital member of the administration and client care team, providing supportive services and treatment for families (parents, siblings, and family systems) and acting as a resource for the team to ensure wrap-around care and a clear path forward for each child and family. As a Clinical Social Worker you will play a critical role on our multidisciplinary team in addressing the mental, emotional, and social needs of our socioeconomically and racially diverse patients (50% of our pediatric clients qualify for Medicaid and over 40% identify as BIPOC).

Are you a social worker who is looking to make a transformative impact on young people and their families? Consider joining our team!

What You’ll Do

• Conduct mental health assessments and provide individual, family, and group therapy
• Develop and implement treatment plans based on patient needs and goals
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including Intake Coordinator, Psychologist, OT, and SLP Therapists, and clinic administration
• Provide case management services to clients as needed
• Assist clients with social and emotional development
• Document client progress and maintain accurate and up-to-date records
• Provide resource navigation support to patients and their families
• Coordinate clients’ use of other programs and outside community resources, utilizing care mapping to support and guide this effort
• Organize and represent DFX at on-site events, such as DFX Dialogues
• Represent DFX at health fairs and other community events
• Maintain ethical and professional standards and accurate and timely clinical records in accordance with licensing requirements
• Participate in team/department meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW); Current license as a LCSW in the State of Colorado, highly preferred
• Open to supporting social worker in process of obtaining LCSW; supervision and oversight needed for them to accomplish licensure provided with shift in salary commensurate with contract supervision costs
• Experience in clinical social work in mental health and/or educational settings.
• Multidisciplinary team experience helpful
• Strong understanding of current mental health practices and regulations
• Experience with pediatric care and family support
• Understanding of neurodiversity and complex needs
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse patient population and needs
• Project warmth and care in client interactions
• Ability to handle high-stress situations effectively
• Bilingual capabilities (Spanish/English) preferred

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of methods of psychotherapy including early childhood mental health and development
• Experience with interpersonal neurobiological and family systems approaches
• Knowledge of community resources
• Ability to assess crisis situations and intervene appropriately
• Familiarity with the DSM V and diagnostic techniques
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed and trauma-responsive care principles/practices

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Vibrant office setting with supportive team
• Meaningful work helping pediatric patients and their families
• Collaborative environment
• Commitment to staff ongoing learning and development

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about supporting families, we want to hear from you! This new role offers the perfect blend of direct service and wrap-around care for clients and their families and the opportunity to build this critical role.

Physical Requirements: Office environment with computer use, clear communication abilities, and occasional lifting up to 15 pounds.

Schedule: Flexible schedule, Monday - Friday, full-time

In keeping with our Culture of Engaged Belonging and organizational values, DFX is committed to inclusion, equity and to social justice in the elimination of organizational structures and actions that oppress, exclude, limit or discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation/ sexuality, gender expression, gender identity, ancestry, age, status as an officer or enlisted members of the military forces, veteran status height, weight, physical or mental ability, disability status, genetic information, family status or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome all who share our mission and vision.

DFX seeks to be free of structures or actions that oppress, exclude, limit or discriminate. It is imperative that all programs and services reflect its commitment to social justice.

Everyone at DFX has a responsibility to institutionalize our commitments and values. All staff members should seek to ensure that all policies, practices, guidelines and/or procedures do not operate with intentional or unintentional (systemic) discrimination, and review and assess policies, practices and environments on an ongoing basis to ensure they are free of barriers and biases. Each employee, intern and volunteer is expected to treat all other employees with dignity and respect and in a nondiscriminatory manner.

Posted By Susan Kramer

Denver, Colorado

3615 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80205