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Social Worker

Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center
Salida, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2026
Brief Description

Make a Difference as a Social Worker in the Mountains!

Bachelors or Master's degree in social work with at least 1 year experience required, LCSW preferred

Are you passionate about helping others and ready to take your career to new heights? Join our team at Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC), a mountain community hospital where your skills as a Social Worker will truly make an impact.

Role

As a Medical Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and their families through health-related challenges by:

  • Conducting comprehensive assessments of patients’ social, emotional, environmental, financial, and support needs.
  • Developing tailored plans of care to address identified needs and ensure the best outcomes.
  • Providing critical intervention for patients facing complex challenges, including chronic illness, terminal illness, mental illness, homelessness, or multiple social and financial difficulties.
  • Collaborating with healthcare teams and community resources to provide compassionate and effective support.
  • Advocating for patients and empowering them to navigate their healthcare journey.

At Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (HRRMC), we’re more than just a healthcare facility—we’re a cornerstone of our community nestled in the breathtaking Rocky Mountains. With a commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation, we offer state-of-the-art medical services, including emergency care, surgery, imaging, and much more.

Our mission is clear: to provide high-quality, patient-centered care while fostering the well-being of our community. We believe in making a positive impact not just through our healthcare services but also by creating a supportive and collaborative environment for our team members.

Requirements

What You’ll Do:

As a Medical Social Worker At HRRMC, You Will

  • Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and support patients and families in understanding illness and treatment options.
  • Help patients adjust to hospitalization and treatment, providing emotional and social support.
  • Educate patients and families on community resources, entitlements, and advance directives.
  • Offer crisis intervention, grief counseling, and referrals for mental health care.
  • Educate staff on psychosocial issues and guide decision-making in patient care.
  • Coordinate discharge planning, continuity of care, and resources for medications and equipment.
  • Advocate for patients in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
  • Participate in Swing Bed discharge planning and ensure accurate documentation.

Your role is key to helping patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and support.

Summary

Qualifications:

To excel in this role, you’ll need the following skills, experience, and attributes:

  • High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in all tasks.
  • Proficiency in state-of-the-art office technology, including the Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant tools.
  • Strong ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism, tact, discretion, and integrity.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, adapt to changing priorities, and demonstrate resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.

Education And Experience

  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work.
  • At least 1 year of experience in social work (LCSW preferred).

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to support your career growth and personal well-being. For details about our benefits, visit our Benefits Guide.

Ready to join our team? Explore current openings and apply today at HRRMC Careers. Start your journey toward a rewarding career and an adventurous life in our beautiful mountain community!

Employment offers are contingent upon successfully fulfilling all pre-employment requirements, including a background check, drug screening, and verification of current immunizations.

Equal opportunity Employer

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