Psychiatric Social Worker Jobs in Colorado
Psychiatric Social Worker jobs in Colorado are open across Aurora, Denver, and Fort Collins and other Colorado metros, with employers like LifeStance Health, University of Colorado, and UCHealth hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: UCHealth Mountain Crest Behavioral Health - Fort Collins
Department: Inpatient Psychiatric Unit with adult, acute and adolescent populations
Work Schedule: Full Time, 72.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)
Shift: Nights
Pay: $50.00 per hour plus travel package/stipend
LOCAL RN Traveler contract options available for those who reside within 75 miles
13 week assignments available - extension options
Minimum Requirements:
- CO RN license or eNLC privileges
- 1-year experience
- BLS - BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date.
At UCHealth, We Improve Lives
Picture yourself on a dynamic team improving lives in the following way(s):
- Provides top of scope practice in direct patient care to provide applicable behavioral or mental health nursing care
- Values a multidisciplinary team approach to achieve exceptional outcomes
- Models proficiency through precepting those new to behavioral health and/or UCHealth
- Welcomes new knowledge in a fast paced, innovative clinical environment
- Contributes to solutions to secure safety and quality at the point of care
RN Psychiatric:
- Initiates corrective action whenever patient presentation shows adverse symptomology.
- Responds to patient care situations utilizing nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Provides psychiatric nursing to a complex behavioral health patient population in a complex environment.
- Handles critical and highly stressful situations, reacting decisively with efficiency and composure.
Employees are our number one asset.
UCHealth promotes a culture that invests in professional success and personal well-being through a comprehensive total rewards program.
Recognition
- Market reviews: All UCHealth positions are reviewed annually to ensure UCHealth base pay aligns with market standards. Base pay rates are adjusted as needed to stay market competitive.
Health and well-being
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- Access to 24/7 mental health and well-being support for employees and dependents.
- Discounted gym memberships and fitness resources.
- Free Care.com membership.
- Voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal plan, identity theft protection, pet insurance, auto and home insurance, and employee discount programs.
- Time away from work: Limited time off (LTO), paid family and medical leave (inclusive of Colorado FAMLI), leaves of absence.
- Employer-provided basic life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage with buy-up coverage options.
- Employer-provided short-term disability and long-term disability with a buy-up coverage option.
Retirement and savings
- 403(b) plan with employer matching contribution.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent day care; health saving accounts available when enrolled in high-deductible (HD) medical plan.
Education and career growth
- Access to LinkedIn Learning, which offers thousands of virtual courses and seminars, and internal professional development opportunities.
- Employees have access to free assistance navigating the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program and submitting their federal student loans for forgiveness.
Eligibility for some programs is based on an employee's scheduled work hours.
We improve lives. In big ways through learning, healing, and discovery. In small, personal ways through human connection. But in all ways, we improve lives.
UCHealth always welcomes talent. This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
UCHealth recognizes and appreciates the rich array of talents and perspectives that equal employment and diversity can offer our institution. As an equal opportunity employer, UCHealth is committed to making all employment decisions based on valid requirements. No applicant shall be discriminated against in any terms, conditions or privileges of employment or otherwise be discriminated against because of the individual's race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, socioeconomic status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state, or local law. UCHealth does not discriminate against any qualified applicant with a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations, when the do not impose an undue hardship on the organization.
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Where Colorado roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Psychiatric Social Worker Job Market in Colorado
A snapshot from current Colorado openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health9

- University of Colorado5

- UCHealth3

- AbbVie2

- Denver Health2

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services16
- Education5
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals2
What Colorado Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric social worker jobs across Colorado.
- Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited program
- Active LMSW or LCSW licensure in the state of employment
- Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments and individual therapy
- Proficiency with electronic health records such as Epic or Credible
- Knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and treatment planning
- Crisis intervention training including safety planning and de-escalation techniques
Psychiatric Social Worker Jobs in Colorado: Frequently Asked Questions
How many psychiatric social worker jobs are there in Colorado?
There are 23+ psychiatric social worker openings in Colorado on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Aurora, Denver, and Fort Collins. New positions post regularly as employers across Colorado hire.
Which Colorado cities have the most psychiatric social worker jobs?
Aurora, Denver, and Fort Collins have the most psychiatric social worker openings in Colorado right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire psychiatric social workers in Colorado?
Employers hiring psychiatric social workers in Colorado include LifeStance Health, University of Colorado, and UCHealth, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote psychiatric social worker jobs in Colorado?
Yes. About 26% of psychiatric social worker openings tied to Colorado are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Colorado metros.
How do I apply for psychiatric social worker jobs in Colorado?
You can apply to psychiatric social worker jobs in Colorado directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Colorado location, then apply to each one that fits.
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