Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

National Jewish Health is seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our patient care team supporting both the Cystic Fibrosis Program and general adult this role the Licensed Clinical Social Worker will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of specialists to provide psychosocial support guidance and case management for continuation of care and therapies. The position helps ensure smooth care transitions while addressing the emotional social and environmental needs that come with managing chronic illness.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide psychosocial assessments interventions and counseling for Cystic Fibrosis and general adult patients
2. Collaborate with physicians nurses and other members of the health care team to coordinate patient care
3. Provide case management support to facilitate continuation of care and therapies
4. Support patients and families in coping with illness diagnosis and life situations
5. Serve as a resource in crisis intervention abuse neglect or domestic violence cases
6. Connect patients and families with community resources and support services

For more than 125 years since 1899 National Jewish Health has been the leading respiratory hospital in the nation. Our mission combines compassionate care innovative research and advanced education to improve health outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker to contribute to our multidisciplinary Cystic Fibrosis Program while supporting general adult patients making a meaningful impact on patients and families at a nationally recognized institution

Position Summary

Provide psychosocial assessments interventions and mental health evaluations to patients and families to facilitate a coordinated transition from one environment or level of care to another. Assist patients and families in coping with their illness diagnosis and/or life situations.

Essential Duties

1. Complete psychosocial services following the National Association of Social Work Code of Ethics; following core values of service social justice dignity and worth of a person importance of human relationships integrity and competence.
2. Provide psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional social and environmental strengths and problems related to their diagnosis illness treatment and/or life situation. Formulate develop and implement a plan utilizing appropriate social work interventions.
3. Collaborate with the health care team and involve the patient/family in the development and implementation of plans. Facilitate psychosocial needs across a multidisciplinary care continuum which includes interaction with consulting physicians third party payers appropriate referral agencies and health care providers to facilitate movement of the patient through the system and arrangement of an appropriate disposition.
4. Interact with patient billing office utilization review staff admissions department referral agencies insurance companies and clinics regarding patient admissions and pre and post hospitalization needs to ensure appropriate level of care for out-of-home and home care needs including; pharmaceuticals home nursing care and social services.
5. Provide education and counseling to patients and families around issues related to adaptation to the patients illness and/or life situation. Implements care and services recognizing age-specific needs and issues.
6. Maintain working knowledge of and liaison with community agencies; participate in area activities related to health and social services. Present clinically current educational programs internally and to requesting community groups organizations or individuals. Provides community resources to patients as available.
7. Assist with screening identification and management of victims of abuse neglect domestic violence rape or in crisis initiate interventions and make referrals as appropriate and within scope of practice. Serves as a resource for the health care team in these situations.
8. Assist with screening identification and management of crisis intervention for patients demonstrating suicidal and homicidal ideations as necessary. Performs short term counseling during these situations.
9. Participate and represent social work perspective in multidisciplinary patient care settings.
10. Maintain working knowledge of relevant medical/legal issues that impact patient care e.g. advanced directives child or elder abuse.
11. Document findings plan and actions taken according to departmental guidelines and standards.
12. Maintain records and statistics in accordance with departmental policies. Attend and participate in staff committee and other meetings as assigned.
13. Participates in quality improvement efforts and research projects that contribute patient care standards and the mission of the institution.
14. Performs competencies as identified through the departmental competency program.
15. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the NASE Code of Ethics.

Competencies

1. Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
2. Business Acumen: Using economic financial market and industry data to understand and improve business results; using ones understanding of major business functions industry trends and own organizations position to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.
3. Collaboration/Teamwork: Cooperates with others to accomplish common goals; works with employees within and across his/her department to achieve shared goals; treats others with dignity and respect and maintains a friendly demeanor; values the contributions of others.
4. Customer Focus: Ensuring that the customer perspective is a driving force behind business decisions and activities; crafting and implementing service practices that meet customers and own organizations needs.
5. Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive positive and respectful manner regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or co-workers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.

Supervisory or Managerial Responsibility

None

Travel

Minimal

Core Values

1. Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
2. Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
3. Be well groomed appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
4. Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies the Employee Handbook Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
5. Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
6. Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
7. Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
8. Demonstrates compliance with all state federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education:Masters of Social Work from an accredited school required.
2. Work Experience:A minimum of 2 years of recent and related experience in a hospital social work or long-term care facility required.
3. Special Training Certification or Licensure:Current Licensed Clinical Social Work in the State of Colorado required.

Salary Range: $67454.40 - $89208.44

Benefits
At National Jewish Health we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind we have designed a valuable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off:Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days and six paid holidays all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans:Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings:403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness Incentives:Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement:Up to $5250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance:Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness:Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance:Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits:Full suite of coverage options such as Accident Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
• Exclusive Discounts:Savings on local services insurance and RTD bus passes.