University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Clinical Social Worker
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus - Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80012
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University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Community Practice Job Title: Clinical Social Worker Position #: 00833972 - Requisition #:36736 Job Summary: The Clinical Social Worker works collaboratively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to promote positive patient outcomes. Performs a care continuum process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to support the individual's health needs, utilizing skilled communication, education, and resources to promote quality and cost-effective outcomes. Provides focused support to various areas such as utilization management, value-based performance team, emergency department, acute, ambulatory, and specialty care teams. Duties include assessment of identifying member needs and development of a specific care management plan to address past, present, and ongoing care needs. In conjunction with the Physician, implements care/treatment plan by coordinating access to health services across multiple providers/ disciplines, monitors care, makes determination to arrange transportation and transfer patient if indicated, identifies cost-effective measures, makes recommendations for alternative levels of care and utilization of resources, promotes medication management, telehealth/remote care options, self-care management and ensures paperwork is completed. Key Responsibilities: Evaluates and identifies members' needs. Interfaces with Primary Care Physicians, Specialists, and various disciplines on the development of case management plans/programs. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the case management plans and modifies as necessary. Prepares reports, communicates program changes to appropriate staff, and develops protocols per state regulations. Acts as a patient advocate and educator to ensure that the patient has the knowledge to care for his/her condition and the patient is educated and empowered to be responsible for participating in the plan of care. Develops individualized patient/family education plan focused on self-management, delivers patient/family education specific to past and present disease states with compassion and a holistic approach. May need to facilitate transportation, housing, nutrition, and other basic needs arrangements for the patient.
Work Location: Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. Why Join Us: Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including: Medical: Multiple plan options Dental: Multiple plan options Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 10/year Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Social Worker (Intermediate Level): Bachelor's degree in social work. 1+ years of job-related/clinic experience.
Social Worker (Senior Level): Bachelor's degree in social work. 2+ years of job-related/clinic experience.
Substitution:
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in social work. 3+ years of job-related/clinic experience. Experience in a Primary Care or Care Management setting. Bilingual, Spanish-speaking. Current certification in specialty area: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Conditions of Employment: Current license in the State of Colorado as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification. Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the position. Maintains all required continuing education requirements. Must be able to work in person. Must be able to travel/cover to alternate locations as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. Outstanding customer service skills.
How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Questions should be directed to: Jen Weber, Jen.weber@cuanschutz.edu Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply within 05/29/2025. Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as: Intermediate Level: $61,546 to $78,286 Senior Level: $66,536 to $84,634
The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. ADA Statement: The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu. Background Check Statement: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. Vaccination Statement: CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category: Health Care Primary Location: Hybrid Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21970 - SOM-DEAN DO CPD - PRIM CARE Schedule: Full-time Posting Date: Apr 29, 2025 Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Jen Weber Posting Contact Email: Jen.weber@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00833972
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Community Practice Job Title: Clinical Social Worker Position #: 00833972 - Requisition #:36736 Job Summary: The Clinical Social Worker works collaboratively with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families to promote positive patient outcomes. Performs a care continuum process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors, and evaluates the options and services required to support the individual's health needs, utilizing skilled communication, education, and resources to promote quality and cost-effective outcomes. Provides focused support to various areas such as utilization management, value-based performance team, emergency department, acute, ambulatory, and specialty care teams. Duties include assessment of identifying member needs and development of a specific care management plan to address past, present, and ongoing care needs. In conjunction with the Physician, implements care/treatment plan by coordinating access to health services across multiple providers/ disciplines, monitors care, makes determination to arrange transportation and transfer patient if indicated, identifies cost-effective measures, makes recommendations for alternative levels of care and utilization of resources, promotes medication management, telehealth/remote care options, self-care management and ensures paperwork is completed. Key Responsibilities: Evaluates and identifies members' needs. Interfaces with Primary Care Physicians, Specialists, and various disciplines on the development of case management plans/programs. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of the case management plans and modifies as necessary. Prepares reports, communicates program changes to appropriate staff, and develops protocols per state regulations. Acts as a patient advocate and educator to ensure that the patient has the knowledge to care for his/her condition and the patient is educated and empowered to be responsible for participating in the plan of care. Develops individualized patient/family education plan focused on self-management, delivers patient/family education specific to past and present disease states with compassion and a holistic approach. May need to facilitate transportation, housing, nutrition, and other basic needs arrangements for the patient.
Work Location: Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings. Why Join Us: Community Practice Medicine, housed within the School of Medicine at the University of Colorado, is seeking trained medical professionals to join our growing team. With clinics spanning from Longmont to Castle Rock, we offer a wide variety of opportunities. Specialty areas include, but are not limited to: Orthopedics, Vascular Surgery, OBGYN, Internal Medicine, Urology, Psychiatry, and many more! The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical, and research facility serving 4,500 students and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers, and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package, including: Medical: Multiple plan options Dental: Multiple plan options Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 10/year Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Social Worker (Intermediate Level): Bachelor's degree in social work. 1+ years of job-related/clinic experience.
Social Worker (Senior Level): Bachelor's degree in social work. 2+ years of job-related/clinic experience.
Substitution:
A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in social work. 3+ years of job-related/clinic experience. Experience in a Primary Care or Care Management setting. Bilingual, Spanish-speaking. Current certification in specialty area: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
Conditions of Employment: Current license in the State of Colorado as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross healthcare provider level CPR certification. Maintains all required licensure and certifications for the position. Maintains all required continuing education requirements. Must be able to work in person. Must be able to travel/cover to alternate locations as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. Outstanding customer service skills.
How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit the following document(s): 1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position 2. Curriculum vitae / Resume 3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address Questions should be directed to: Jen Weber, Jen.weber@cuanschutz.edu Screening of Applications Begins: Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply within 05/29/2025. Anticipated Pay Range: The starting salary range ( or hiring range ) for this position has been established as: Intermediate Level: $61,546 to $78,286 Senior Level: $66,536 to $84,634
The above salary range ( or hiring range ) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. ADA Statement: The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu. Background Check Statement: The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. Vaccination Statement: CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program. Application Materials Required: Cover Letter, Resume/CV, List of References Job Category: Health Care Primary Location: Hybrid Department: U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver - 21970 - SOM-DEAN DO CPD - PRIM CARE Schedule: Full-time Posting Date: Apr 29, 2025 Unposting Date: Ongoing Posting Contact Name: Jen Weber Posting Contact Email: Jen.weber@cuanschutz.edu Position Number: 00833972