Hospice Social Worker

Ovation Hospice of Denver; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 41 000 - 48 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Ovation Hospice of Denver is seeking a compassionate Part-time Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, and care coordination for patients and families in the Denver metro area. This field-based role offers a flexible schedule and meaningful work supporting families facing end-of-life challenges.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, offering short-term counseling, assisting with advance directives, and connecting families with community resources.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and communication skills.
• Comfort working independently in the field and managing a caseload.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Responsabilités

• 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.
• Take part 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 our bereavement team to support families after a death.
• Document visits accurately and on time in the EMR, in line with Medicare and CHAP standards.

Connaissances

Empathy and compassion

Assessment and crisis intervention

Independent field work and caseload

Communication skills

Formation

MSW

Outils

EMR proficiency

Description du poste

Part-Time Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

Ovation Hospice of Denver | Denver Metro Area | Part-Time

About Us

At Ovation Hospice, we believe every patient deserves comfort, dignity, and peace at the end of life, and every family deserves support through one of life’s hardest seasons. Our interdisciplinary team serves patients wherever they call home: private residences, assisted living communities, and skilled nursing facilities across the Denver metro area.

The Role

We’re looking for a compassionate, skilled Medical Social Worker to join our team part-time. You’ll provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, and care coordination for patients and families, and help guide them through the emotional, practical, and financial challenges that come with a terminal diagnosis. This is a field-based role with a flexible schedule.

What You’ll Do

• 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
• Take part 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 our bereavement team to support families after a death
• Document visits accurately and on time in the EMR, in line with Medicare and CHAP standards

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
• Current Colorado license (LSW or LCSW); LCSW preferred
• Hospice, palliative care, home health, or medical social work experience preferred
• 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

Schedule & Compensation

• Pay: $30–$35per hour / per visit, depending on experience and licensure
• Mileage stipend: $180/ Month

Why Ovation?

• Meaningful work that makes a real difference for patients and families
• A supportive, mission-driven interdisciplinary team
• Flexible scheduling built around your life
• [Add any differentiators: CEU support, orientation and mentorship, team culture]

Ovation Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.