Job Posting: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Company: Summit Medical Consultants
Location: Southern Colorado: Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Canon City.
Position Type: Full-time, Hourly
About Us:
Summit Medical Consultants is a rapidly expanding physician owned medical practice committed to providing exceptional clinical services across all of Colorado. With a focus on delivering compassionate and coordinated care, we collaborate closely with healthcare professionals and our partner facilities to ensure the best outcomes for our patients.
At Summit, we hold our over 100 Providers and team members in the highest regard, recognizing the invaluable contributions each individual makes to the care of our patients and the success of our organization. As a valued member of our team, we ensure that every employee receives comprehensive benefits, effective from the first of the month following their date of hire.
Position Overview:
Our Behavioral Health Provider LCSW is an integral part of developing and delivering a personal care plan ensuring high quality, clinically appropriate, team-based behavioral health care. Provides initial assessments, clinical intervention, referrals for participants and families, and treatment recommendations. Summit is seeking a patient centered, compassionate and experienced LCSW to join our interdisciplinary post-acute care team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality mental health services, psychosocial support, and guidance to patients transitioning from hospital care to skilled care facilities settings or long-term care facilities. This role is pivotal in addressing the complex social, emotional, and psychological needs of patients recovering from acute illness or injury, aiming to enhance their well-being and facilitate a seamless transition to their next phase of recovery.
Physical attendance at our partner communities (long-term care facilities, assisted living locations) is essential to performing the job duties with the ability to travel within the Denver Metro area. This may include potential visits to patients’ homes and occasional hospital settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, patients, and their families to implement care plans that address patients' social, emotional, and environmental needs to accurately conduct billable chronic care management visits.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' psychosocial needs, strengths, and limitations to develop individualized care plans.
- Provide counseling and therapy sessions to patients and their families to support emotional well-being, coping strategies, and adjustment to post-acute care settings.
- Act as an advocate for patients, assisting with the coordination of community resources, support services, and benefits to ensure a successful transition from acute care to home or long-term care environments.
- Monitor and evaluate patients' progress, updating care plans as necessary to reflect changes in their condition or circumstances.
- Maintain comprehensive, accurate, and timely documentation of all patient interactions, interventions, and outcomes.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing to the development of integrated care strategies and promoting holistic approaches to patient care.
- Stay informed of the latest research and best practices in social work and post-acute care, integrating new findings into practice to enhance patient outcomes.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution.
- Valid LCSW license in the state of Colorado.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a clinical setting, with preference given to experience in acute or post-acute care.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough psychosocial assessments and develop effective care plans.
- Excellent counseling and crisis intervention skills.
- Strong advocacy and negotiation skills, with the ability to coordinate resources and services for patients.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the capability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
- Knowledge of healthcare systems, Medicare, Medicaid, and other social services programs.
- Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical guidelines and standards of practice.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary range: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour. Actual hourly rate dependent on experience.
- 401(k) plan: Immediate entry for employee contributions and employer match after 6 months of employment.
- Health insurance: three plans available with the option of 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage.
- Dental insurance: 100% employer premium paid for employee coverage.
- Vision insurance: 100% employer premium paid for employee coverage.
- Paid Time Off and 6 Paid Holidays.
- Life insurance and other optional benefits.
Schedule:
- Full-time position, Monday through Friday.
Summit Medical Consultants is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Ability to Relocate:
- Colorado: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road