Social Worker (master's degree) - Behavioral Health Setting - Full-Time

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus with Commitment!

HIGHLANDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.uhsinc.com/careers/.

POSITION SUMMARY

Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts; Friday through Monday or Monday through Friday-8 hour shifts

The Social Worker/Therapist assists in the integration of social services functions in the patient care, discharge planning and aftercare planning process with other hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies and health care facilities. The Social Worker/Therapist provides direct care to patient as appropriate and ensures compliance with quality patient care and regulatory standards. The Social Worker/Therapist assists patients and their families through the use of psychotherapeutic skills to understand, identify and resolve complex problems resulting from psychiatric illnesses utilizing group and individual therapies.

Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education / Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical/Counseling Psychology or Social Services related field is required, and licensure.
• Prior experience working with a psychiatric mental health population, preferably in an inpatient or outpatient group setting.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification within 30 days of employment and successful completion of training in Handle with Care. Certification training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

Licensure / Certification:

Provisional License, LCSW, LPC, LMFT preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,400.00 - $82,335.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Highlands Ranch, CO 80130 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Highlands Ranch, CO 80130: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person