Social service director Jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

Where Youll Work

Penrose-St. Francis Health Services is a full-service 712-bed acute care provider in Colorado Springs comprising Penrose Hospital St. Francis Hospital and St Francis Hospital - Interquest. St. Francis Hospital opened in 2008 to keep pace with the growing needs of the Colorado Springs community on the north side of the city. St. Francis Hospital features 340-beds and offers a modern Birth Center Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Cancer Center Emergency Department Level III Trauma Center Imaging Services Acute Inpatient Rehab Surgical Services and Critical Care Unit. It also serves as southern Colorados home base for the Flight For Life Colorado air medical transport service. Its an incredible time to join us as we celebrate recognition with Magnet Hospital designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) for superior quality in nursing care. With more than 300 days of annual sunshine mild winters and easy-to-access recreational areas including Pikes Peak Garden of the Gods and some of Colorados top destination resorts you will enjoy an incredible lifestyle while having the career youve always wanted.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

You have a purpose unique talents and now is the time to embrace it live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more. This is the heartbeat of our organization and your time will be spent in a supportive team environment with resources to help you flourish and leaders who care about your success.

The Social Worker functions as a leader of the Common Spirit Health Continuing Care interdisciplinary team(IDT) collaborating with all departments to ensure that a comprehensive treatment plan of care is developed monitored and amended as necessary and that appropriate outcome measures are identified that demonstrate attainment of individual patient goals. The Social Worker will assess plan implement coordinate monitor and evaluate options and services to meet a patients need within an assigned caseload using available resources to assist in achieving an effective treatment plan while promoting quality health care with cost effective outcomes. Special attention to detail in the patient populations psychosocial needs and assistance is a must. The Social Worker works closely with the RN Care Coordinator to coordinate care plans based on the utilization review activities performed by the RN Care Coordinator with compliance of federal state and third party payers. The Social Worker will be required to participate in performance improvement initiatives related to appropriate patient care management and perform other departmental duties as assigned. The care team program improves the quality of care and clinical outcomes for members with complex care needs by coordinating care within the healthcare delivery system while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. This team provides case management services to adults within the local market network continuity of care context including advocacy for services within the community and social services systems. Minimal travel required (no more than 25%).

Job Requirements

In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day qualified candidates will need the following :

• Masters in Social Services from an accredited school
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience or advanced degree required
• 3 to 5 years of experience preferred
• Colorado : Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW : CO)

Physical Demand Level : Light

Key Skills

Motivational Interviewing,Acute Care,Crisis Intervention,Behavioral Health,Intake Experience,Hospice Care,Case Management,Home Care,Child Welfare,Experience with Children,Social Work,Addiction Counseling

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1