Hospice Social Worker — Holistic Care & Grief Support

BrightSpring Health Services; Eden (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Wellness and discount programs

Job summary

Abode Hospice of Colorado is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Pueblo team. You will provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness, delivering holistic care with dignity and compassion.

In this role, you will assess psychosocial needs, educate families on advance directives, coordinate with community resources, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

• A graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
• Minimum of one (1) year’s experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• Experience in a hospice care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families
• Evaluate home safety; assist with alternative care plans when needed
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Educate and assist with advance directives
• Provide referrals and practical support for patients and families
• Serve as liaison with community resources and agencies
• Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care
• Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organizational skills

Driver with insured vehicle

Education

MSW accredited by CSWE

BSW accredited by CSWE

Job description

Abode Hospice of Colorado is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join our Pueblo team. You will provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness, delivering holistic care with dignity and compassion.

In this role, you will assess psychosocial needs, educate families on advance directives, coordinate with community resources, and maintain accurate clinical documentation.