PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Senior Social Worker- Emergency Room, Psychiatric Unit and Acute Care
Veterans Health Administration · Grand Junction, CO
$99k–$129k/ year
Top 25% pay
Clinical Social Worker jobs in Grand Junction, CO
1 open role with published pay is listed for Grand Junction. The CMS hospital directory lists 3 hospitals in Grand Junction. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Grand Junction.
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- Overall prices in Grand Junction run 5% below the U.S. average (index 95.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 14% below the U.S. average (index 86.4).
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 Grand Junction
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
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 (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Grand Junction
CMS lists 3 hospitals in Grand Junction, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Junction Va Medical Center Grand Junction, CO | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Community Hospital Grand Junction, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Intermountain Health St. Mary's Regional Hospital Grand Junction, CO | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Mental health shortage areas in Mesa County
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Mesa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provo, UT | 182 mi | $30.14/hr | 115,479 |
| Orem, UT | 186 mi | $30.14/hr | 96,646 |
| Lakewood, CO | 189 mi | — | 156,868 |
| Arvada, CO | 189 mi | — | 121,873 |
| Westminster, CO | 195 mi | — | 115,302 |
| Broomfield, CO | 197 mi | — | 78,323 |
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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.
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Who is hiring clinical social workers in Grand Junction?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Grand Junction. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Grand Junction.
Do I need a Colorado license to work in Grand Junction 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 Grand Junction in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active mental health shortage designations that include Mesa 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 Grand Junction?
The federal per diem benchmark in Grand Junction is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 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 Grand Junction?
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Your Social Worker pay reportGrand Junction, 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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