Hospital Social Worker & Care Manager (LCSW)

UCHealth; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

PTO and family leave

Tuition assistance

Life and disability coverage

RETIREMENT 403(b)

Job summary

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hosp in Highlands Ranch, CO, seeks a full-time Social Worker in Care Management. The role assesses patients and families, arranging interventions and planning short-term treatment for mental health and behavioral issues. Collaboration with the medical team ensures adherence to treatment plans.

The position emphasizes discharge planning, resource referrals, and supervising junior staff within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work required.
• State licensure as an LCSW required.
• Experience in care management and discharge planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and arrange needed interventions.
• Plan interventions to aid coping with social, emotional, economic, and environmental problems.
• Provide short-term treatment planning for mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders.
• Supervise/train new staff, students, or interns.
• Work with healthcare team to monitor treatment plans.

Skills

Case management

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Education

Master's degree in Social Work

Tools

LCSW (licensure)

Job description

UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hosp in Highlands Ranch, CO, seeks a full-time Social Worker in Care Management. The role assesses patients and families, arranging interventions and planning short-term treatment for mental health and behavioral issues. Collaboration with the medical team ensures adherence to treatment plans.

The position emphasizes discharge planning, resource referrals, and supervising junior staff within a fast-paced environment.