Hospice Social Worker - PRN

trinityhospice; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Trinity Hospice is seeking a PRN Social Worker in the Denver area to provide essential social services to patients and their families. The role involves assessing patients' psychosocial needs and coordinating care with the interdisciplinary team.

Applicants must have a Master’s Degree in Social Work and ideally one year of experience in hospice settings. The position requires strong interpersonal skills, current driver’s license, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Social Work from a state accredited program.
• One year social work experience in a hospice program/agency preferred.
• Current driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for psychosocial, financial, and community needs.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings for patient care planning.
• Maintain knowledge of public and private eligibility standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Understanding of community resources

Psychosocial assessment

Education

Masters Degree in Social Work

Job description

Trinity Hospice is looking to hire a PRN Social Worker in the Denver area!

Job Summary

The Social Worker will provide social services under the direction of a Physician, to offer support to our patients and their families. Social work services will be based on the patient’s psychosocial assessment, and the patient and family’s needs. The Social Worker will participate in the coordination of care with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and participate in on-call rotation per Agency needs.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Assess patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community needs as evidenced by POC documentation, clinical records, team meeting minutes and community resource referrals.
• Leverage effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency by maintaining a working knowledge of public and private eligibility standards and requirements.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, participate in the patient care planning process and collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Team to promote coordination of patient care.
• Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to meet the needs of the patients.

Education, Experience, and Certifications Needed

• A Masters Degree in Social Work from a State accredited program is required for consideration.
• One (1) year social worker experience working for a hospice program/agency is preferred.
• Working knowledge of community resources.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Must have a current driver’s license, reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.