Hospice Social Worker

Ovation Primary Care & Hospice; Sun City (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive, mission-driven environment

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive compensation and benefits

Meaningful impact on patients' lives

Job summary

Ovation Hospice of Denver is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker to provide emotional, psychosocial support to patients and families facing terminal illness, ensuring holistic care.

You will conduct assessments, develop care plans with the interdisciplinary team, offer counseling, assist with advance directives and resources, and maintain compliant documentation.

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to dignified end-of-life care and professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• MSW from an accredited program.
• LCSW licensure in Colorado preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of social work experience in healthcare, hospice preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of patients and families.
• Develop individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention.
• Assist with advance directives, funeral planning, and community resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care planning.
• Maintain accurate documentation per regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and agency standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

MSW from accredited program

LCSW licensure in CO preferred

Job description

Hospice Social Worker -

About Ovation Hospice

At Ovation Hospice of Denver, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive end-of-life care that honors the dignity, wishes, and needs of every patient and family we serve. Our interdisciplinary team is committed to creating meaningful moments and easing the journey through the final stages of life.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and empathetic Hospice Social Worker to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide emotional, psychosocial, and resource support to patients and families navigating terminal illness. Your work will help ensure a holistic care approach that addresses both clinical and emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of hospice patients and their families.
• Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention.
• Assist patients and families with advance directives, funeral planning, and community resources.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to overall care planning.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and agency standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent licensure in the state of Colorado preferred.
• Minimum of one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; hospice experience strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Why Join Ovation Hospice?

• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• The chance to make a meaningful difference in patients' and families' lives