Social Worker

Wray Community District Hospital & Clinic; Wray (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account

Retirement plan with company match

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Wray Community District Hospital & Clinic seeks a Licensed Therapist to assess and coordinate behavioral health services for patients in need. The role supports admissions, referrals, and care management within a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will pursue Colorado LCSW licensure, engage with family and community resources, and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives in a rural hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Performs comprehensive behavioral health and psychosocial assessments to determine individual needs and appropriate levels of care.
• Collaborates with physicians, nurses, case managers, community paramedics, law enforcement, schools, and community organizations.
• Provides crisis intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and brief therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive behavioral health and psychosocial assessments to determine individual needs and appropriate levels of care.
• Coordinate behavioral health services across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and community settings.
• Assist patients and families in accessing community resources and financial assistance.
• Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers, community paramedics, law enforcement, schools, and community organizations.
• Support population health initiatives to improve access to behavioral healthcare and reduce avoidable hospital utilization.

Skills

Behavioral health assessments

Psychosocial assessments

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

LCSW Colorado license

Job description

Our Culture and Commitment

At the Wray Community District Hospital and Clinic, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare through a seamless blend of quality, compassion, efficiency, and innovation. Our team harnesses cutting-edge solutions to streamline processes and boost productivity, ensuring high-quality care while building a sustainable future for our hospital and the rural Colorado community we serve. At the heart of our organization is a workplace culture rooted in respect, mutual trust, and positive intent. We value every staff member as an essential contributor to our success, fostering an environment where collaboration and empowerment thrive. By prioritizing open communication and support, we enable our team to perform at their best, enhancing patient outcomes and strengthening our collective impact. Together, we empower our community with healthcare solutions that are both efficient and compassionate, promoting lasting well‑being for all.

Job Description

Responsible for comprehensive assessment of persons whose lives are disrupted or complicated by mental illness, behavioral disturbances, substance abuse issues or inability to function or maintain in the community. Assists law enforcement, family members and others with the admission process, both voluntary and emergency detentions. Makes referrals to community resources as appropriate. Assigns persons in need of treatment to the appropriate outpatient program and coordinates inpatient admissions through the medical staff. The Licensed Therapist is expected to function as a member of the multidisciplinary team and participate in the organization’s care management and community paramedic program. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities.

Willing to obtain LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) Colorado license.

Essential Duties include but not limited to

Perform comprehensive behavioral health and psychosocial assessments to determine individual needs and appropriate levels of care.

Coordinate behavioral health services across inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Assist patients and families in accessing community resources, support services, financial assistance

Work collaboratively with physicians, nurses, case managers, community paramedics, law enforcement agencies, schools, and community organizations.

Support population health initiatives designed to improve access to behavioral healthcare and reduce avoidable hospital utilization

Provide crisis intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and brief therapeutic interventions.

Employee Benefits

• Multiple medical insurance options
• Fully Paid Health Savings Account for “Employee Only” Coverage
• $1,700.00 annual employer contribution to Heath Savings Account
• Dental & Vision insurance
• 3.5% employer matched retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Daycare and Health Savings options
• Education Assistance Program
• Employer paid life insurance
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Paid “Other Illness” Time Off
• Service incentive awards currently valued at $320 per year of service
• Incentivized Wellness and Wellbeing Program
• Voluntary Group Benefits (life, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, long term disability, MASA)
• Discounted Membership to the WRAC (Wray Rehabilitation and Activities Center)

Wray’s Many Amenities

The Wray School District, safe and well-maintained city parks, a walking path along the rivers’ edge, Wray Public Library, Wray Aquatic Center, The WRAC, Wray County Club local 9 hole golf course, organized recreational sports for all ages, Cliff Theater movie theater and Wray Days (weekend long event for friends, family and fun). Local dining includes 4th and Main Downtown Grill, El Vaquero, RYFP’s Smokehouse, At Ease BBQ, Riverside Café, Wray Café, Canyon Café, LaLa’s Bakery.

Contact Us

Position is open until filled. For questions or concerns contact the Wray Community District Hospital and Clinic Human Resource Department at [e-mail] or [phone].

Wray Community Hospital District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to basis of age, race, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to breastfeeding), color, genetic information, religion, national origin, disability, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, ancestry, marital status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.