PRN Social Worker (Master's Degree) - Behavioral Health Setting

UHS

1 month ago

Littleton, ColoradoPer Diem / PRNSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join UHS as a PRN Social Worker - Behavioral Health in [object Object]. Responsibilities Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO. Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

Key Responsibilities

Highlands Behavioral Health System is an 86 bed, acute care psychiatric hospital located in Littleton, CO.

Highlands features individual units for adolescents, adults, and seniors, and offers inpatient acute care, partial hospitalization, and intensive outpatient programs.

Website: https://highlandsbhs.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field such as counseling, psychology or related field Experience

Previous experience in a psychiatric setting preferred. Licensure

Benefits & Compensation

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Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UHS as a PRN Social Worker - Behavioral Health.

Key Skills

Social WorkTherapyDischarge PlanningAftercare PlanningPsychotherapeutic SkillsGroup TherapyIndividual TherapiesAcute CareRegulatory Compliance

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This PRN Social Worker (Master's Degree) - Behavioral Health Setting position at UHS includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at UHS is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Littleton, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Therapy, Discharge Planning, Aftercare Planning, Psychotherapeutic Skills, Group Therapy, Individual Therapies, Acute Care. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker/Therapist integrates social services functions into patient care, discharge planning, and aftercare planning in coordination with other departments and external organizations. They provide direct patient care as appropriate, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards...

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