We are recruiting for a motivated Social Worker (LCSW) - Correctional Care
to join our team!We are here for life's journey.
Where is your life journey taking you?Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than
ourselves, something that connects us all:Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health.DepartmentDenver SheriffsJob SummaryUnder minimal supervision, plans, organizes and implements social work
treatment for patients and families. Assesses the biopsychosocial needs of
patients and families and creates an individual plan of care, as it relates
to the patient's medical care. Provides clinical interventions that help
meet identified needs by utilizing personal, family and community resources.
Provides crisis intervention, supportive counseling, case consultation and
care coordination services.Essential Functions:Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments that are thorough,
individualized, objective and complete. Provides intervention appropriate to
the presenting problem. Utilizes key case management components including
assessment, care planning, coordination of care, monitoring,
follow-up, reassessment and documentation as applicable per health care
setting. Evaluates emotional components, impact of health issues and assists
patient to identify strengths, dysfunctional factors and to establish
detailed and coordinated care plans, discharge/transition of care plans.
Provides care coordination throughout the continuum of care and/or
hospitalization from case referral to case closure. Utilize/delegate
activities to other care team members as appropriate, for more
administrative or time intensive tasks. (35%)
Applies knowledge of individual, group and family functioning to ensure
appropriateness of treatment methods to assist patient in achieving care plan
goals. Is aware of and able to articulate the professional use of self in the
relationship to maximize the patient's adjustment, enhance strengths and
promote resolution of identified problems. Demonstrates the ability to develop
effective therapeutic interventions that are socio-culturally sensitive. (20%)
Routinely consults, negotiates, and coordinates with internal and external
resources to assure collaborative efforts to maximize patient outcomes. (15%)
Demonstrates leadership in facilitating multi-disciplinary communications and
patient care meetings (i.e. case conferences/family meetings) and
utilizes information to assess and reassess care needs. Demonstrates and
educates staff as to the scope of function of the Social Work role in the
health care team. Ensures patient involvement in care planning and goal
setting with informed consent documented. Demonstrates knowledge and
applicability of the principles of growth and development over the life
span, as well as demonstrating the ability to assess the patient's status
and interpreting appropriate cultural information of the patient(s) to
whom care/service is being delivered/provided. Demonstrates knowledge of
major concepts principles and theories of normal and abnormal human
development, and its application to specific age groups. Utilizes knowledge
of patient populations' cultural, religious, ethnic and social systems
in interactions, care planning and education. Demonstrates comprehensive
effective knowledge of programs, eligibility, and skill in obtaining
appropriate resource/services; is able to educate others, to identify gaps and
Participates in learning of self and others through active participation in
peer review process. Participates in staff meetings, group supervision
(staff development) and assigned task groups and applies knowledge of
groups and their tasks through appropriate participation. Utilizes
supervision to address learning needs, concerns and practice issues.
Establishes plan to address issues. (15%)
Education:Master's Degree From an CSWE accredited c llege or university Required
Work Experience:1-3 years Full time post master's degree Social Work practice under the
supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Required
Licenses:LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW State Licensing Board Required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of case management components, crisis intervention and brief
therapy processes.
Knowledge of medical terms, abbreviations, and diagnosis, and
demonstrates this knowledge verbally and in writing.
Skill in utilizing clinical judgement, independent analysis and critical
thinking.
Skill in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served within
the healthcare setting.
Skill in establishing a treatment alliance and engaging the patient in goal
setting and prioritizing.
Ability to advocate in a professional manner as appropriate.
Ability to manage the professional relationship including termination and/or
transition of care.
Ability to respond to a trauma or psychiatric For full info follow
application link."Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment
opportunities to all applicants
and employees. Denver Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not
discriminate against any employee or
applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national
