Social Worker (Principal Level)

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%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/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:

Principal Level:

• A bachelor’s degree in health, human services, psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• Three (3) years of relevant professional healthcare experience.

• Possess a valid licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification in the State of Colorado.

  • A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in health, human services, psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related field from an accredited institution.

• One (1) or more years of palliative care experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.

• Excellent interpersonal and problem resolution skills.

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Strong mediation skills.

• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Proficiency with and comfortable using a personal computer and computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Zoom.

• Proficiency with and comfortable using a smartphone.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position.

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Questions should be directed to: Lauren Sutherland

Lauren.sutherland@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until 8/18/26

Anticipated Pay Range:

This is an hourly position at $0.00. This position will be paid directly through the Holding Group.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu​.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.