Masters Social Worker Acute Care

Primary City/State:

Brush, Colorado

Department Name:

Case Mgmt-Hosp

Work Shift:

Day

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Primary Location Salary Range:

$30.56 - $50.93 / hour, based on education & experience

In accordance with State Pay Transparency Rules.

Great careers are built at Banner Health. We’re looking for the best and brightest to join our team that earned Great Place To Work® Certification™.  Apply today to build your career.

Banner Health was named to Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies list for the second year in a row for 2024 and named Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek. We’re proud to be recognized for our commitment to the latest health care advancements and excellent patient care.

Colorado is packed full of things to do year-round. From family attractions, national parks and outdoor adventure to cosmopolitan cities and welcoming towns, Colorado offers unparalleled hiking, camping, rafting, hunting, skiing, fishing, farm-to-table dining, a rich cultural heritage with festivals and live music and so much more. 

East Morgan County Hospital has been part of the community since 1910.  Many of our patients know our physicians, staff members and volunteers and have common ties to our community.

This is a full-time, 32hour a week position. As our Masters Social Worker, you will have the opportunity to join a tight-knit team as a Care Coordinator making daily arrangements for patient discharges and follow up. Meeting with patients and families daily and you will also serve as a family support during Code Blues or Rapid Response or End of Life.

Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits.

Great options and great opportunities. At Banner we are tapestry of cultures, and experiences. A workforce that is honored to serve and support the community. If you’re looking to leverage your abilities – you belong at Banner Health. 

Should you have any questions, please contact Mia Frahry at  Mia.Frahry@bannerhealth.com or call (602) 747-2595

East Morgan County Hospital is a 25-bed licensed critical access facility, level IV trauma center, offering a full array of health care services and two clinic locations: Banner Family Medicine Brush and Banner Health Clinic Fort Morgan. East Morgan County Hospital is in Brush, Colorado, 1-hour northeast of Denver. Situated in the agriculturally rich South Platte River valley, Brush is home to 5,500 people and serves over 15,000. The community thrives on its rural pace and charm and is revered for its “Homegrown Happiness!” Nestled in the wide-open plains of northeastern Colorado, Brush boasts a rich history and limitless outdoor recreation. With award-winning fishing and boating nearby, numerous parks and biking trails, some of the best of Colorado is here.

Accredited by The Joint Commission and Designated as a Pathway to Excellence hospital, East Morgan County Hospital brings together state-of-the-art technology and an exceptional team of health care professionals to provide the most compassionate, innovative, and personalized care possible. As a District owned hospital, operated by Banner Health, East Morgan County Hospital can provide the small-town, close-knit atmosphere all while having the resources of a large hospital system in the rural setting.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position develops, coordinates and provides social work services to patients and families who are faced with social, emotional and situational stressors precipitated by illness, injury, and/or disability. The goal is to aid in adaptation and empower the patient and the family to participate to the fullest of their abilities in the discharge planning process. This position provides developmentally appropriate care for the population that it serves which includes planning for the safe discharge and continuity of care, the ability to recognize and plan for the unique needs of all ages as well as the physically disabled, mentally ill, chronically ill and terminally ill patient.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Processes and facilitates the assessment with analysis of functional and psychological needs of the patient within the framework of his/her developmental stage, functional abilities, cultural milieu, and support network. Assessment of the relationship of the patient's medical needs to the patient's home situation, financial resources, and availability of community resources. Assessment of the social and emotional factors rela