Social Worker - MSW

The Denver Hospice•Denver, CO

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening for a Social Worker - MSW (LSW or LCSW preferred). This full-time position is located in the Denver Metro area and operates on a Monday-Friday schedule from 8 am to 5 pm, with on-call responsibilities. The pay range is $63,273 - $79,726, with supplemental pay based on position, schedule, and availability, including paid mileage, shift differentials, stipends, and overtime. Mileage reimbursement is 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 two free, confidential benefit programs. Employer 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). Healthcare benefits are effective on the 1st of the month following the date of hire. Team members receive extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay) starting at 18 days in the first year for FT members, seven paid holidays, and an additional floating holiday. A 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match (50% up to 8% of total compensation) is available, along with company-paid life and AD&D insurance. Additional perks include career and logo wear, an education reimbursement program, clinical career ladders, certification pay, a generous Discover-a-Star Team Member 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 Social Worker license (LSW or LCSW) preferred.
MSW must be willing to work towards licensure.
Current CPR certification based on individual affiliate requirements.
Valid Colorado state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

LSW or 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.
Works with Admissions Department to facilitate smooth transition from palliative services to hospice services.
Completes initial and on-going psychosocial assessment of patient and family/caregiver, to include the patient’s history, ethnic background, cultural & religious beliefs and the implications for the Plan of Care (POC).
Establishes goals based on assessment and mutual agreement with patient and family.
Serves as a contact and/or advocate for patient/family and other providers.
Assists patient and family to prepare for, and cope with, disease progression, loss, aging and death.
Assesses and assists patients with advanced directives and care planning.
Evaluates patient and family psychosocial needs; provides consultative intervention with the individual and/or family as part of the Plan of Care (POC).
Provides appropriate referrals to community resources.
Conducts mental health screenings for patients using standardized mental health tools.
Provides brief psychotherapy interventions for depression and/or anxiety for patients.
Collaborates with IDT/IDG and referral source on mental health intervention and disposition needs to other mental health providers as needed.
Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in collaboration with patient, family, staff and referral agencies which identifies patient needs and preferences.
Assists with discharge planning, financial matters and community resources as appropriate.

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