Job: Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Total Longterm Care is a non-profit PACE program that provides managed health care and supportive services designed to assist seniors who want an alternative to nursing home placement. With Total Longterm Care's assistance, participants can stay in their own homes and communities. The mission of Total Longterm Care is to enable frail individuals to live with dignity in their communities.

We are currently seeking a Licensed Clinical Social Worker to join our new Pueblo team! Construction of our new Pueblo facility is underway. We anticipate the start date of this LCSW position to be December 1st.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Social Work Coordinator plans, organizes and implements social work services to TLC participants and families. These include but are not limited to initial psychosocial assessment of including family, significant others and community agencies; Participates in coordination and implementation of Admission and discharge plan; Individual, family and group counseling; information and referral for participants and families; acting as liaison between participant and interdisciplinary team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Physical Requirements - Requires manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination; the ability to use department equipment; and the ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds using appropriate body mechanics. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle in order to perform home visits.

2. Visual, Hearing and Communication Requirements - Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to document care provided in participant records. Must be able to communicate verbally with participants, family and team.

3. Pressure Factor - Requires working under stressful conditions. Working conditions may be noisy and crowded and fluctuating indoor temperatures. Required to meet scheduled appointments while dealing with frail and confused participants. Subject to participants that may have the potential for verbal or physical aggression as well as difficult family dynamics, including caregivers under stress.

4. Environmental Conditions - May be exposed to a risk of bodily injury through contact with moving instrumentation, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, bodily fluids, communicable diseases and any other conditions common in a healthcare environment. Subject to unpleasant odors.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MUST PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL AND DRUG SCREEN.
Masters Degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Minimum of one year experience working with frail/chronically ill elderly people. Knowledge must be commensurate with formal training. Experience working on a multidisciplinary team preferable. Ability to provide psychosocial assessment and individual, family and group counseling. Effective verbal/written communication skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and to prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials. Good public speaking skills with all size groups. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively verbally and written. Current Colorado Drivers License, proof of auto insurance and consistent and reliable usage of a motor vehicle.