Social Worker I - MSW - F/T - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
Denver HealthDenver, Colorado, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
65200 - 97800 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, high-quality academic health care system that is considered a model for the nation. The Denver Health system includes the Rocky Mountain Regional Level I Trauma Center, a 547-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 9 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, the Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center, Public Health Institute at Denver Health and The Denver Health Foundation. As Colorado’s primary safety net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided more than $3.3 billion in care for the uninsured in the last ten years. Denver Health is a leader in performance and quality improvements and remains financially secure, in part, due to its nationally recognized implementation of lean principles in healthcare. Denver Health is a major resource to the community, serving approximately 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year. Located just south of downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer. We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). “Denver Health is committed to provide equal treatment and equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer of all individuals, including women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.” Visit the Denver Health CAREER CENTER: http://www.denverhealth.org/about-us/career-center
Job Description
We are recruiting for a mission-driven Social Worker I - MSW - F/T - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide social work treatment for Emergency Department/hospitalized patients and their families, assessing biopsychosocial needs and creating individual plans of care.
Requirements
- Master's Degree from an CSWE accredited college or university Required
- 1-3 years of experience in social work practice, typically one-year full time post master’s degree Social Work practice under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Licenses: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of coordination of care/discharge planning, crisis intervention and supportive counseling.
Benefits
- Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
- 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
- Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
- Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
- Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer