Job Description
LCSW- Senior Instructor - 40351 Faculty Description University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Department: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology Job Title: LCSW- Senior Instructor Position #:00849650 – Requisition #:40351 Job Summary: The Division of Academic Specialists in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Colorado, School of Medicine, has 1 Senior Instructor Faculty Position available for a LCSW. The position is a 0.9 FTE. We invite candidates with at least one (1) year of LCSW experience to become a part of our team at the University of Colorado Anschutz. Job Responsibilities: The Pregnancy Medical Home program in the OB-GYN UCHealth practice is a multidisciplinary team within the department of Ob/GYN providing longitudinal medical and social support to pregnant and postpartum moms. This program targets delivery of prenatal care and transition of care after delivery to interpregnancy care for the Medicaid patient population at UCHealth via creation of a Pregnancy Medical Home. This unique care model is expected to both improve the quality of patient care delivered and maternal and newborn health outcomes. In addition to the social worker, the programemploys a full-time nutritionist, two full-time nurses., a researcher, two nurse-midwives, and an OB-Gyn. The Social Worker will work within a team setting to assess patient needs at entry into the program. They will provide screening interviews to identify at-risk social and behavioral patients entering the clinic. They will provide education and counseling addressing behavioral and social needs of patients. They will coordinate referrals to resources within the clinic, campus, and community to further address medical, mental health, behavioral health, and social needs of the patient. They will provide education to patients. They will provide outreach and education to community resources about the program. When appropriate, the position will triage to interdepartmental and community resources to provide additional multidisciplinary care. When identifying at-risk patients this position must be able to make critical decision regarding the patients’ mental health needs and social work assistance. Ability to work within a team setting that includes clinical psychologists and psychiatrists is critical. Position must be able to identify and create a list of community resources for individuals needing long-term care. Position must be able to assess the patient’s needs and provide them with the proper clinic and community referral. Position will be responsible for developing educational information. This will require the position to use available resources to create training materials, know what education materials are needed and how best to put materials together. The Social Worker should have strong assessment skills, be able to develop appropriate treatment plans for individual patients, be able to recognize and intervene in emergency situations and provide crisis intervention. The Social Worker will need to recognize social needs of patients and be proactive in providing support services to at risk patients, notify other staff members of their need for involvement in the patients care. Building a relationship with patients that fosters early communication of risky situations to allow for preventative interventions over crisis management. Work Location: Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States. Why Join Us: The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides a full spectrum of clinical care for women of all ages, participate in research, and provide education to students and residents. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to serving the women of Colorado and the surrounding states; excelling in the education of medical students and residents, delivering comprehensive patient care; and participating in research into areas of women's health. Our vision is to optimize the health and well-being of women across their lifespan by utilizing our unique strength. Why work for the University? We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including: Medical: Multiple plan options Dental: Multiple plan options Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time) Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours) Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual) Holiday Days: 11/year Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage . Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire. Senior Instructor LC
