Hospice Social Worker - Palliative Care & Family Support

Carle Health; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Home Services Social Worker to identify psychosocial needs through patient and family assessments and to develop bereavement plans of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes education, boundary setting, and culturally sensitive support to patients and families facing complex diagnoses and life circumstances.

Responsibilities include timely documentation, coordinating access to community resources, and assisting with transportation,

Qualifications

• Licensed social worker with appropriate licensure (LCSW or LSW).
• Master’s Degree in Social Work is required.
• Driver’s license and auto insurance proofs may be required depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial assessments of patients and families to identify emotional, social, and environmental needs.
• Develop bereavement plans of care addressing family caregiver needs.
• Coordinate with IDT and other teams to implement social work plans and document in EMR.

Skills

Assessment skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Care coordination

Education

Master's Degree: Social Work

Licensure: LCSW/LSW

Job description

Carle Health is seeking a Home Services Social Worker to identify psychosocial needs through patient and family assessments and to develop bereavement plans of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. The role emphasizes education, boundary setting, and culturally sensitive support to patients and families facing complex diagnoses and life circumstances.

Responsibilities include timely documentation, coordinating access to community resources, and assisting with transportation,