Hospice Social Worker

2 days ago


Denver, Colorado, United States BrightSpring Health Services Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Hospice Social Worker to join our team at Abode Hospice and Home Health. As a Hospice Social Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting patients and their families by providing medical social work services and coordinating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal care.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment.
  • Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse, and plan intervention based on evaluation findings.
  • Provide crisis intervention when necessary and counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress and other identified coping difficulties.
  • Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work and educate patients and families on, and assist in, preparation of advanced directives.
  • Provide information and referral services for organization patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
  • Serve as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.

Requirements:

  • A graduate of a master's program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
  • Minimum of one (1) years' experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
  • Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
  • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
  • Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation.

About Our Company

At Abode Hospice and Home Health, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice and home health services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families.

Why Join Us?

We are proud to have some of the best and brightest individuals in the health care industry on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning, and a chance to make a positive impact from day one.


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