(Archived) Master's Level Social Worker

Our Social Worker independently assesses patients from a clinical and psychosocial perspective and provides group and family therapeutic interventions, and makes professional judgments of clinical and psychosocial needs. Advocates for patients with the Office of Behavioral Health. This position provides individualized care and treatment that is consistent with age and life span developmental needs of each person and develops bio psychosocial summaries, conducts group and individual sessions, and leads treatment team meetings. Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the complexities of mental illness and utilizes patient contact as opportunities for empowering therapeutic interventions.

Responsibilities:

Develops biopsychosocial summaries, develops and implements interventions for barriers to discharge.Advocates and negotiates with internal and external statewide systems on behalf of patients consistent with professional conduct and standards. Independently provides all care activities and appropriately seeks direction for unusual situations.Provides crisis intervention and assists families in understanding the complexities of mental illnessUtilizes patient contact as opportunities for empowering therapeutic interventions. Consistently attends and represents clinical needs of patients during community meetings and recovery team meetings.Conducts professional assessment of family needs and provides family therapy as clinically determined. Provides counseling and facilitates therapeutic groups in accordance with patient's recovery plan objectives and needs.Maintains medical records in compliance with Performance Improvement, the Joint Commission (TJC), the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), the Office of Behavioral Health (OBH), the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and jail policies. Updates all discharge information and documents direct and collateral contacts into medical record.Perform other duties as assigned.

CCS is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability Employer

Education:

• Master's Degree in Social Work or Mental Health Counseling and current license with the Colorado State Board of Social Work Examiners.

Experience:

• Two (2) years' experience with the severe and persistent mentally ill is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Currently licensed as a Master's Social Worker or Specialist Clinical Social Worker with the appropriate State Regulatory Board.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR certification.