Social Worker I - MSW - F/T - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker I - MSW - F/T - Adult Inpatient Psychiatry at Denver Health a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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

This Psychiatry 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.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Denver Health lists compensation for this physician position at $65k to $98k annually.

This is approximately 73% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

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.

This position is based in Denver, Colorado.

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Crisis intervention, Case management, Care coordination, Biopsychosocial assessment, Discharge planning, Supportive counseling, Critical thinking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The social worker will conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans for inpatient psychiatric patients. They will also provide crisis intervention, care coordination, and facilitate communication within the multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Benefits package: Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, 100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks, Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%, Generous medical, dental, vision plans, Employer paid disability and life insurance, Comprehensive well-being programs, Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation), Childcare discount programs. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.