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Senior Social Worker - ICMHR
Veterans Health Administration · Colorado Springs, CO
$99k–$128k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Colorado Springs, CO
5 open roles with published pay are listed for Colorado Springs. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Colorado Springs. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Colorado Springs.
- 5open roles with published pay
Open Clinical Social Worker roles in Colorado Springs
PermanentPosted today
Social Worker-Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program
Veterans Health Administration · Colorado Springs, CO
$68k–$107k/ year
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CC Master Social Worker
CommonSpirit Health · Colorado Springs, CO
$30.24–$49.90/ hour
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Per diemPosted 9 days ago
Medical Social Worker
CommonSpirit Health · Colorado Springs, CO
$28.10–$46.37/ hour
PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Social Worker - Home Health
BrightSpring Health Services · Colorado Springs, CO
$30.00–$45.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportWho is hiring clinical social workers near Colorado Springs
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Health Administration | 2 | $48.34 |
| CommonSpirit Health | 2 | $38.65 |
| BrightSpring Health Services | 1 | $37.50 |
What your pay buys in Colorado Springs
- Overall prices in Colorado Springs run 1% above the U.S. average (index 100.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 16% above the U.S. average (index 116.2).
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 Colorado Springs
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $134 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,540 |
| 13-week assignment | $20,020 |
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 Colorado Springs
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Colorado Springs, 1 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of clinical social workers.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uch-Memorial Health System Colorado Springs, CO | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services Colorado Springs, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| St Francis Hospital - Interquest Colorado Springs, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Uchealth Grandview Hospital Colorado Springs, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| Cedar Springs Hospital Colorado Springs, CO | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Peak View Behavioral Health Colorado Springs, CO | Psychiatric | For-profit | 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 El Paso County
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include El Paso County (1 geographic, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock, CO | 36 mi | — | 83,213 |
| Pueblo, CO | 42 mi | — | 111,166 |
| Parker, CO | 44 mi | — | 65,473 |
| Centennial, CO | 50 mi | — | 108,853 |
| Aurora, CO | 58 mi | — | 403,130 |
| Lakewood, CO | 61 mi | — | 156,868 |
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 Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
Who is hiring clinical social workers in Colorado Springs?
We list 5 open roles with published pay from 3 employers in Colorado Springs. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Colorado Springs.
Do I need a Colorado license to work in Colorado Springs 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 Colorado Springs in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include El Paso 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 Colorado Springs?
The federal per diem benchmark in Colorado Springs is $134 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,540 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 Colorado Springs?
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Your Social Worker pay reportColorado Springs, 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
- CommonSpirit HealthColorado Springs, CO · 3 postings$40.07/ hr$28–$55
- BrightSpring Health ServicesCOLORADO SPRINGS, CO · 3 postings$37.50/ hr$30–$50
- Denver HealthDenver, CO · 3 postings$42.31/ hr$33–$51
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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