Hospital Social Worker (Master's Degree Required)

Highlands Behavioral Health System; Highlands Ranch (CO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) with company match

SoFi student loan refinancing

Job summary

Highlands Behavioral Health System is a 86-bed acute care psychiatric hospital in Littleton, CO. The Social Worker/Therapist will coordinate social services in patient care, discharge and aftercare, providing direct care and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The role involves applying psychotherapeutic methods in group and individual therapies to help patients and families. The position includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus with commitment and opportunities for professional development within UHS and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field.
• Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• LCSW or LPC licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the integration of social services in patient care, discharge planning and aftercare coordination.
• Provide direct patient care as appropriate and support quality patient care and regulatory standards.
• Assist patients and families through psychotherapeutic skills in group and individual therapies.

Skills

Social Work

Psychotherapy

Discharge Planning

Team Collaboration

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Responsibilities

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus with Commitment!

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

Website: https://highlandsbhs.com

The Social Worker/Therapist assists in the integration of social services functions in the patient care, discharge planning and aftercare planning process with other hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies and health care facilities. The Social Worker/Therapist provides direct care to patient as appropriate and ensures compliance with quality patient care and regulatory standards. The Social Worker/Therapist assists patients thei r families through the use of psychotherapeutic skills to understand, identify and resolve complex problems resulting from psychiatric illnesses utilizing group and individual therapies.

Benefit & Reward Highlights:

• Tuition and Educational Reimbursement Program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• Discounts on pet insurance, automotive insurance & homeowners insurance
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website:benefits.uhsguest.com

Shift Hours: Monday - Friday

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Qualifications

Requirements:

Education - Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field such as counseling or psychology

Experience - Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

Licensure - LCSW, or LPC preferred

About Universal Health Services

One of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Growing steadily since its inception into an esteemed Fortune 500® corporation, annual revenues during 2025 were $17.4 billion. In 2026, UHS was again recognized as one of Fortune World's Most Admired Companies™ and in 2025, was listed in Forbes ranking of America’s Largest Public Companies.

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has approximately 101,500 employees and continues to grow through its subsidiaries. Operating acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, outpatient facilities and ambulatory care access points, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services located in 40 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. For additional information visit www.uhs.com.

EEO Statement

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