PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Surgical ICU Social Worker, LCSW - Care Management
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$70k–$106k/ year
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Aurora, CO
4 open roles with published pay are listed for Aurora and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Aurora. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Aurora.
- 4open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Clinical Social Worker roles near Aurora
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PermanentPosted 13 days ago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
CommonSpirit Health · Westminster, CO
$33.27–$54.89/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Infant Mental Health Specialist LCSW/LPC
Denver Health · Denver, CO
$87k–$102k/ year
Top 25% pay
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
BrightSpring Health Services · Denver, CO
$45.00–$50.00/ hour
Top 25% pay
More open Clinical Social Worker roles in Aurora
1 more open role from employers in Aurora. Each employer’s range arrives with your free pay report.
PermanentPosted 2 days ago
Medical Social Worker
CVS Health · Aurora, CO
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring clinical social workers near Aurora
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Denver Health | 2 | $43.78 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 1 | $44.08 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $47.50 |
What your pay buys in Aurora
- Overall prices in Denver-Aurora-Centennial run 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 47% above the U.S. average (index 146.9).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Travel assignment per diem in Aurora
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $194 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $92 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $2,002 |
| 13-week assignment | $26,026 |
Travel clinical social worker assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Aurora
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Aurora, 3 of the 3 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Colorado Hospital Authority Aurora, CO | Acute care | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Va Eastern Colorado Healthcare System Aurora, CO | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| The Medical Center Of Aurora & South Hospital Aurora, CO | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Hospital Colorado Aurora, CO | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Arapahoe County
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Arapahoe County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 12 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for social workers and other mental health clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
Clinical Social Worker pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 9 mi | — | 729,019 |
| Centennial, CO | 11 mi | — | 108,853 |
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Colorado · Clinical Social Worker jobs nationwide
License and tax basics in Colorado
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.
Colorado taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Aurora
Aurora city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Aurora?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Aurora.
Do I need a Colorado license to work in Aurora as a clinical social worker?
MSW degree. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Colorado requires for your role with the Colorado licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Aurora in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active mental health shortage designation that include Arapahoe County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Aurora?
The federal per diem benchmark in Aurora is $194 a night for lodging and $92 a day for meals and incidentals, about $2,002 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place clinical social workers in Aurora?
Yes. We place healthcare staff in Aurora and across Colorado. Tell us your profession and we email the roles open near Aurora.
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Your Social Worker pay reportAurora, CO · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- Veterans Health AdministrationColorado Springs, CO · 3 postings$54.58/ hr$33–$62
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 3 postings$42.31/ hr$33–$51
- CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO · 3 postings$40.07/ hr$28–$55
- BrightSpring Health ServicesCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO · 3 postings$37.50/ hr$30–$50
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$30Median$42.11High$53
13 Social Worker postings with published pay in Colorado, 10 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 13 Social Worker roles
- Senior Social Worker - ICMHRPermanent$99k–$128k/ year
- Social Worker-Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary ProgramPermanent$68k–$107k/ year
+ 11 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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