Inpatient Psychiatric Social Worker & Therapist

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

Job summary

Highlands Behavioral Health System is seeking a Social Worker/Therapist to support integration of social services in patient care, discharge and aftercare planning within a major psychiatric hospital in Littleton, CO. You will provide direct patient care and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualified candidates have a Master’s in Social Work or related field; licensure (LCSW/LPC) and DORA registration are preferred, with CPR and Handle with Care training required within specified

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work or related field.
• Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• LCSW or LPC preferred; must be registered through DORA.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the integration of social services functions in patient care, discharge planning and aftercare planning with hospital departments, external agencies and facilities.
• Provide direct care to patients as appropriate and ensure compliance with quality patient care and regulatory standards.
• Assist patients and families through the use of psychotherapeutic skills to understand and resolve problems from psychiatric illnesses using group and individual therapies.
• Coordinate with other departments and external organizations to support patient transitions and follow-up care.

Skills

CPR certification

Handle with Care

Education

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

Job description

Highlands Behavioral Health System is seeking a Social Worker/Therapist to support integration of social services in patient care, discharge and aftercare planning within a major psychiatric hospital in Littleton, CO. You will provide direct patient care and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualified candidates have a Master’s in Social Work or related field; licensure (LCSW/LPC) and DORA registration are preferred, with CPR and Handle with Care training required within specified