PRN Social Worker (Master's Degree) - Behavioral Health Setting

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

Job summary

Highlands Behavioral Health System is a 86-bed acute care psychiatric hospital in Littleton, CO, offering inpatient, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programs. The Social Worker/Therapist collaborates across departments to integrate social services, discharge and aftercare planning, while delivering direct patient care per quality standards.

The role emphasizes using psychotherapeutic skills to address complex psychiatric issues in both group and individual therapy settings, with

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field (counseling/psychology).
• Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• LCSW or LPC preferred; must be registered through DORA.
• CPR certification within 30 days and training in Handle with Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in integrating social services in patient care, discharge planning and aftercare planning with hospital departments and external agencies.
• Provide direct patient care and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards.
• Assist patients and families using psychotherapeutic skills in group and individual therapies.

Skills

CPR certification

Handle with Care

DORA registration

Education

MSW or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

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 and their families through the use of psychotherapeutic skills to understand, identify and resolve complex problems resulting from psychiatric illnesses utilizing group and individual therapies.

Questions or concerns? Contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].

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, psychology or related field


• Experience - Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.


• Licensure - LCSW or LPC preferred. Must be registered through DORA.


• Additional Requirements: CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Handle with Care. Certification training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

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