Social Worker MSW - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry - PRN
Denver HealthDenver, Colorado, United States
Posted February 17, 2026
60520 - 93800 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 motivated Social Worker MSW - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry - PRN to join our team. This role will provide social work treatment for Emergency Department/hospitalized patients and their families, and assess biopsychosocial needs to create an individual plan of care.
Requirements
- Master's Degree From an CSWE accredited college or university
- 1-3 years Typically, one-year full time post master’s degree Social Work practice under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Knowledge of coordination of care/discharge planning, crisis intervention and supportive counseling
- Knowledge of medical/behavioral health terms, abbreviations, diagnosis, and demonstrates this knowledge verbally and in writing
- Skill in problem solving and use of critical thinking skills
- Skill in providing care appropriate to the age of the patients served within the healthcare setting
- Ability to manage the professional relationship including termination and/or transition of care
- Ability to respond to crisis situations and provide support
- Ability to advocate in a professional manner as appropriate
Benefits
- Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%
- On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
- Community resource navigation support
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching