Social Worker - LCSW

Care Synergy•Denver, CO

4h•$67,850 - $79,726•Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening for a Social Worker - LCSW. This full-time position is located in the Denver Metro area and operates on a Monday-Friday schedule from 8 am to 5 pm. The pay range is $67,849.60 - $79,726.40, with supplemental pay based on position, schedule, and availability, including paid mileage, shift differentials, stipends, and overtime. Mileage reimbursement is set at sixty-two and a half cents per mile. The organization values engagement, community, and outreach, providing a welcoming and supportive work environment where team members feel respected and valued. They support a culture of work-life balance with free, confidential benefit programs. The company pays over 90% of employee medical premiums in some plans and offers a Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant employer funding ($1,000 for single, $2,000 for family). Team members receive 18 days of Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay) in the first year for full-time employees, plus seven paid holidays and a floating holiday. A 403(b) Retirement Plan with a 50% employer match up to 8% of total compensation is available. Additional benefits include company-paid life and AD&D insurance, career and logo wear, an education reimbursement program, clinical career ladders, certification pay, a generous referral program, team member service awards, early wage access, legal and identity protection, and robust leadership development training programs.

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 Licensed Clinical Social Worker LCSW.
Valid Colorado state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

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.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

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): 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