Medical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$28.1-$46.37/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Where You’ll Work
CommonSpirit Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.
Job Summary and Responsibilities
This is a PRN position and will be primarily for service areas of Monument, Colorado Springs, Fountain and Manitou Springs
CommonSpirit Health at Home leverages AI-powered clinical documentation to reduce documentation, enhance work-life balance, and maximize patient time.
At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we strive to embody our mission of delivering hope and healing to those we serve. As a Medical Social Worker, you’ll engage in a range of exciting responsibilities, including:
- Establishing a care plan in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
- Providing crisis intervention as required.
- Assisting the physician and other caregivers in understanding the significant social, emotional and economic factors influencing the patient’s ability to improve medically.
- Providing patient care education to patients and caregivers.
Assisting in making appropriate community referrals to gain access to additional resources as needed (i. e. applications for public assistance, housing problems, additional health care resources, transportation)
Working with the patient’s caregivers to resolve problems interfering with an optimum caring relationship between the patient and caregiver.
Completing and submitting all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
Job Requirements
- Master’s degree from an accredited school approved by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Currently licensed to practice in the state serviced.
- One year social work experience in a health care setting.
Current CPR/BLS certification through American Heart Association or American Red Cross and compliance with state requirements
Ready to Make a Difference?
At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities
The Medical Social Worker will develop and implement care plans while providing crisis intervention and patient education. They will also assist patients and caregivers in navigating social, emotional, and economic factors by facilitating community resource referrals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited school and possess a current license to practice in the state. Additionally, at least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting and current CPR/BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 18% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$77k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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