Social Worker (Principal Level)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

School of Medicine | Department of Medicine | Division of Hospital Medicine

Official Title: Health Care Principal Professional

Working Title: Social Worker (Principal Level)

Position: #00828508 – Requisition: #40815

*This position is open only to The Holding Group employees seeking Epic Access*

Job Summary:

This position will provide direct clinical services to patients, and those involved in their care, who are facing serious illness, through consultative visits and telephonic outreach that facilitates advance care planning discussions and offers information/education regarding their illness trajectory and treatment options. Interventions will be delivered via telehealth to patients in a variety of care settings, including sub-acute rehab facilities and the home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide information and education regarding illness progression and treatment options in collaboration with patient medical providers.

• Support patients, and whomever they define as family, articulate health care goals, and provide information and referrals for emotional/spiritual resources as needed.

• Advocate for goal-concordant treatment and care for patients and facilitate advance care planning.

• Connect patients and families with hospice or other palliative care programs (if appropriate).

• Manage, organize, and update relevant data using database applications.

• Communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary care team members.

• Participate in Quality Improvement projects.

Work Location:

Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.

Why Join Us:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public education, clinical and research facility serving 4,500 students, and a world-class medical destination at the forefront of life-changing science, medicine, and healthcare. CU Anschutz offers more than 42 highly rated degree programs through 6 schools and colleges and receives over $500 million in research awards each year. We are the single largest health professions education provider in Colorado, awarding nearly 1,450 degrees annually. Powered by our award-winning faculty, renowned researchers and a reputation for academic excellence, the CU Anschutz Medical Campus drives innovation from the classroom to the laboratory to the delivery of unparalleled patient care. Read CU Anschutz Quick Facts here

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
• Vacat