Hospice Social Worker PRN

Care Synergy • Colorado Springs, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care is seeking a Social Worker PRN to join their team. They are a trusted leader in compassionate end-of-life care, known for their supportive culture, high clinical standards, and meaningful connections. The organization provides exceptional support to patients and families, and the PRN Social Worker will play a key role in delivering clinical psychosocial support.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of Social Work.
• One (1) year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Current Colorado Social Worker license (LSW or LCSW) preferred. MSW must be willing to work towards licensure.
• Valid Colorado state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• LCSW preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical psychosocial support to patient and family/caregiver in accordance with patient preferences, goals, and needs.
• Works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG) as well as with facilities and agencies in the community.
• Completes initial and on-going psychosocial and bereavement assessment of patient and family/caregiver to include the patient’s history, ethnic background, cultural and religious beliefs and the implications for the Plan of Care (POC).
• Establishes goals based on assessment and mutual agreement with patient and family/caregiver.
• Serves as an additional primary contact for IDG/IDT collaboration and advocate for patient/family and other providers.
• Identifies potential bereavement resources for patient and family/caregivers to assist in coping with loss, aging and death.
• Assesses and assists patients with advanced directives and care planning.
• Evaluates patient/family psychosocial needs and individual/family counseling as part of the Plan of Care (POC).
• Delivers appropriate referrals to community resources such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing and/or education.
• Communicates risk indicators to bereavement services as appropriate.
• Assists RN Case Manager with development of a comprehensive transfer and/or discharge plan in collaboration with patient, family, staff and referral agencies.
• Utilizes knowledge of disease processes; skilled in assessing impact on patient and family dynamics and psychosocial wellbeing.

Benefits

• Paid Mileage/Stipends/Shift Diffs
• Mileage and Expense Reimbursement
• Two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs
• Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay/Sick Leave): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career & Logo wear
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Clinical Career Ladders
• Certification Pay
• Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
• Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection
• Robust Leadership Development Training Programs

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level