Social Worker (LCSW) - Correctional Care

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