Part-Time Hospice Social Worker (MSW) | Flexible Field Role

Ovation Hospice of Denver; Denver (CO); In loco; USD 41.000 - 48.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Ovation Hospice of Denver is seeking a compassionate Part-time Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, and care coordination for patients and families in the Denver metro area. This field-based role offers a flexible schedule and meaningful work supporting families facing end-of-life challenges.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, offering short-term counseling, assisting with advance directives, and connecting families with community resources.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Strong assessment, crisis intervention, and communication skills.
• Comfort working independently in the field and managing a caseload.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Mansioni

• Complete initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments within required timeframes.
• Provide emotional support and short-term counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Help families with advance directives, MOST forms, funeral planning, and end-of-life decisions.
• Connect families with community resources, including Medicaid, VA benefits, caregiver support, and placement options.
• Take part in Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) meetings and contribute to individualized plans of care.
• Identify caregiver stress, safety concerns, and risk factors, and escalate them appropriately.
• Coordinate with our bereavement team to support families after a death.
• Document visits accurately and on time in the EMR, in line with Medicare and CHAP standards.

Conoscenze

Empathy and compassion

Assessment and crisis intervention

Independent field work and caseload

Communication skills

Formazione

MSW

Strumenti

EMR proficiency

Descrizione del lavoro

Ovation Hospice of Denver is seeking a compassionate Part-time Medical Social Worker (MSW) to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, and care coordination for patients and families in the Denver metro area. This field-based role offers a flexible schedule and meaningful work supporting families facing end-of-life challenges.

Responsibilities include completing assessments, offering short-term counseling, assisting with advance directives, and connecting families with community resources.