What are the responsibilities and job description for the Social Worker position at Vail Valley Medical Center?
Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here .
About the opportunity: Provide clinical social work for patients, families, and staff to help them cope with psychosocial issues that require specific training or education. Responsible for psychosocial assessments, counseling, support, and referrals. Actively participates in discharge planning assessments and efficiently connects patients with appropriate levels of care and identified resources as needed to optimize health outcomes This role will need supervision provided by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or a Licensed Professional Counselor. What you will do:- Provides support and counseling; assist patient and family to develop coping skills related to dealing with diagnosis, medical needs and treatment
- Assesses and reassesses social and emotional factors in order to help patients and families cope with problems in daily living, and to help them follow medical recommendations to reduce readmissions and improve patient’s health outcomes.
- Collaborates with county and community agencies to promote continuity of care and continued services. Recommend and assist with referrals and introductions to appropriate financial resources, hospitals, clinics and community agencies.
- As a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, contributes to patient plans of care, and documents psychosocial assessments, treatment plans, and interventions in the EMR with documentation meeting regulatory requirements.
- Collaborates with Case Managers to assess for patient discharge needs, promote positive health outcomes through appropriate referrals, discharge planning and care coordination.
- Provides support and counseling to assist staff with dealing with patient situations that can result in vicarious trauma or with the day to day stress of working in a healthcare environment
- Participate in the development of patient and staff support programs, as needed.
- Availability to flex throughout the Vail Health system, within scope and training, depending on the identified needs of the system.
- Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.
- Must be HIPAA compliant
• One year of related experience required.
• Healthcare experience preferred. License(s) / Certification(s):
One of the following is required:
- State of Colorado Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- State of Colorado Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate (LPCC)
- N/A
Benefits at Vail Health Include:
- Competitive Wages & Family Benefits:
- Competitive wages
- Parental leave (4 weeks paid)
- Housing programs
- Childcare reimbursement
- Comprehensive Health Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Educational Programs:
- Tuition Assistance
- Existing Student Loan Repayment
- Specialty Certification Reimbursement
- Annual Supplemental Educational Funds
- Paid Time Off:
- Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year.
- Retirement & Supplemental Insurance:
- 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching
- Life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More:
- Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement
- Recreation discounts
- Pet insurance
Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour.
Hourly Pay:
$41.72 - $57.56 USD