Master's degree in social work from an accredited program
State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
5 years post-MSW experience in mental health and medical social work
Experience in identifying patient needs and making appropriate referrals
Oncology experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
Conduct psychosocial consultations and brief counseling for patients and families
Provide psychosocial support for family members of hospitalized patients
Participate in care planning and complex discharge planning
Supervise social workers as requested
Assess community psychosocial service gaps and recommend improvements
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for eligible dependents
Employer-paid basic life coverage with buy-up options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
Tuition Assistance available
401(a) and 403(b) retirement plans with employer matching
Employee Assistance Program
Discounts on Valley View Medical Services and other local amenities
Eligibility for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Full Job Description
**Oncology experience STRONGLY preferred**
We are looking for a full-time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our Medical Oncology Clinic-the Calaway Young Cancer Center. We are an independent community-based hospital that works to provide services, including state of the art cancer care to our community.
To learn more about our Calaway Young Cancer Center please click on the following link: Calaway Young Cancer Center | Healthcare Services in Glenwood Springs, CO
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
1. Responsible for psychosocial consultations and brief counseling of Valley View Hospital patients when referred by physicians or requested by patient/family.
2. Responsible for psychosocial support and brief counseling for family members of hospitalized patients.
3. Participates in care planning and complex discharge planning when requested by physician.
4. Supervises social workers when requested by MSW and their program director.
5. Assesses gaps in community psychosocial services and makes recommendations to Clinical Administration.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Master's degree in social work from an accredited Council of Social Work Education program.
State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Skills:
Counseling, consultations to physicians and hospital staff
Medical social work skills
Mental health assessments
Knowledge of community resources
Bereavement counseling
End of life planning
Experience:
5 years post MSW experience in mental health, medical social work, consultations to physicians, and supervision of other social workers.
Experience with identifying patient needs and referring them to appropriate support. This includes emotional distress, financial concerns, transportation and lodging assistance.
Preferred candidates would have experience assisting with emergency Medicaid applications.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas
SALARY RANGE
$32.68- $48.06/hour
Entry salary dependent upon education, skill set, and experience.
BENEFITS
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for eligible dependents
Employer paid basic life coverage with buy-up coverage options
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health care and dependent care.
Time away from work: paid time off (PTO), 3 Paid Holidays Annually (Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), Paid Sick/Bereavement Leave under Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA), leaves of absence.
Tuition Assistance Available
Retirement Plan 401(a)
Retirement Plan 403(b) plans with employer matching contributions.
Employee Assistance Program
Employee discount on Valley View Medical Services
Employee voluntary benefits such as Discounted RFTA bus passes, discounted gym memberships, Corporate Ski passes, free car seat for new Valley View babies born or adopted by Valley View employee(s)
Free Use of Sunlight and Aspen SkiCo day passes, based on availability.
Loan Repayment:
Valley View is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
APPLICATION SUBMISSION END DATE
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
