Hospice Social Worker

Ovation Hospice of Denver•Denver, CO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ovation Hospice is hiring a part-time Medical Social Worker to support hospice patients and their families across the Denver metro area. The interdisciplinary team serves patients in private residences, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities. This field-based role provides psychosocial assessment, counseling, and care coordination, helping patients and families navigate the emotional, practical, and financial challenges of a terminal diagnosis. The schedule is flexible. Compensation is $30–$35 per hour or per visit, depending on experience and licensure, plus a $180 monthly mileage stipend. Ovation describes its work as meaningful and its interdisciplinary team as supportive and mission-driven. The role offers flexible scheduling. Ovation Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applicants of all backgrounds.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
Current Colorado license as an LSW or LCSW.
Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and communication skills.
Comfort working independently in the field and managing a caseload.
Valid Colorado driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current auto insurance.
Proficiency with electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

LCSW preferred.
Hospice, palliative care, home health, or medical social work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments within required timeframes.
Provide emotional support and short-term counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
Help families with advance directives, MOST forms, funeral planning, and end-of-life decisions.
Connect families with community resources, including Medicaid, VA benefits, caregiver support, and placement options.
Participate in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and contribute to individualized plans of care.
Identify caregiver stress, safety concerns, and risk factors, and escalate them appropriately.
Coordinate with the bereavement team to support families after a death.
Document visits accurately and on time in the EMR, in line with Medicare and CHAP standards.