Social Worker I/MSW - Inpatient

5 days ago
Denver, Colorado$60.8K - $91.2KFull TimeSocial Work

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Denver Health as a Social Worker I/MSW – Inpatient in United States. We are recruiting for a mission-driven Social Worker I/MSW - Inpatient to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • develop effective brief interventions that are socio-culturally sensitive.
  • manage the professional relationship including termination and/or transition of care.
  • lead the market with a competitive benefits package, including retirement contributions with a match of u.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $60.8K - $91.2K
  • 28 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Denver Health in United States.

Key Skills

Crisis InterventionSupportive CounselingCare CoordinationCase ManagementBiopsychosocial AssessmentProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingPatient AdvocacyCultural SensitivityTreatment PlanningEmotional SupportCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationResource IdentificationGoal SettingPatient Engagement

Requirements

Candidates must have a Master's Degree from a CSWE accredited college or university and 1-3 years of relevant work experience, typically under the supervision of a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Knowledge of crisis intervention, care coordination, and supportive counseling is essential.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker I/MSW - Inpatient at Denver Health a 2.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Denver Health 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.

Compensation Analysis

Denver Health lists compensation for this physician position at $61k to $91k annually.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Denver, Colorado.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($61k–$91k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Crisis Intervention, Supportive Counseling, Care Coordination, Case Management, Biopsychosocial Assessment, Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Patient Advocacy. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker I/MSW - Inpatient will assess the biopsychosocial needs of patients and families, creating individualized care plans. They will provide clinical interventions and coordinate care throughout the patient's hospital stay.

Benefits package: 28 days PTO, 100% paid parental leave (6 weeks), Retirement plans with up to 9.5% employer contribution, Medical, dental, vision insurance, Disability and life insurance, Free RTD EcoPass, Tuition reimbursement, PSLF eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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About Denver Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Denver, CO
2-5

Benefits & Perks

28 days PTO
100% paid parental leave (6 weeks)
Retirement plans with up to 9.5% employer contribution
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Disability and life insurance
Free RTD EcoPass
Tuition reimbursement
PSLF eligible
2.2

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

5d ago

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