Part-Time Hospice Social Worker: Flexible Field-Based MSW

Ovation Hospice; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage stipend

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Ovation Hospice of Denver is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care coordination in the Denver metro area. This field-based role offers flexible scheduling and meaningful impact for patients and families facing end-of-life decisions.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, coordinate resources, and support families through emotional and practical challenges.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from an accredited program.
• Current Colorado LSW or LCSW license (LCSW preferred).
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in the field and manage a caseload.
• Valid Colorado driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments within required timeframes.
• Provide emotional support and short-term counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Assist families with advance directives, MOST forms, funeral planning, and end-of-life decisions.
• Connect families with community resources (Medicaid, VA benefits, caregiver support, placement).
• Participate in IDG meetings and contribute to care plans.
• Identify caregiver stress and risk factors; escalate as needed.
• Coordinate with bereavement team for post-death support.
• Document visits accurately in the EMR per Medicare/CHAP standards.

Skills

Assessment

Crisis intervention

Communication

Field-based work

Caseload management

Education

MSW

Colorado license (LSW/LCSW)

Tools

EMR proficiency

Job description

Ovation Hospice of Denver is seeking a compassionate Part-Time Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and care coordination in the Denver metro area. This field-based role offers flexible scheduling and meaningful impact for patients and families facing end-of-life decisions.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team, coordinate resources, and support families through emotional and practical challenges.