Social Worker - MSW

The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening on our North team for a Social Worker - MSW required (LSW or LCSW preferred).

LOCATION: North Denver Metro

STATUS: Full-time

SCHEDULE:  Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm and on call

PAY RANGE: $30.42 - $38.33 per hour

SUPPLEMENTAL PAY: Based on position, schedule and/or availability:  Paid Mileage/Shift Differentials/Stipends/Overtime

MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT:  Sixty-two and a half cents per mile – one of the highest in the industry!

CULTURE, BENEFITS AND PERKS: 

• We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
• We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life. 
• Low healthcare premiums: We have not increased our team member medical rates 4 out of the last 5 years
• Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000 
• Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1^st of the month following date of hire
• Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
• Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
• Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Career & Logo wear
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Clinical Career Ladders
• Certification Pay
• Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
• Team Member Service Awards
• Early Wage Access
• Legal and Identity Protection
• Robust Leadership Development Training Programs

REWARDING WORK YOU WILL DO:

Provides clinical psychosocial support to patient and family/caregiver in accordance with patient preferences, goals, and needs. The position works collaboratively with the Interdisciplinary Team/Group (IDT/IDG) as well as with facilities and agencies in the community. 

• Works with Admissions Department to facilitate smooth transition from palliative services to hospice
  services.
• Completes initial and on-going psychosocial assessment of patient and family/caregiver, to include the
  patient’s history, ethnic background, cultural & religious beliefs and the implications for the Plan of Care
  (POC).
• Establishes goals based on assessment and mutual agreement with patient and family. Serves as a contact
  and/or advocate for patient/family and other providers.
• Assists patient and family to prepare for, and cope with, disease progression, loss, aging and death.
  Assesses and assists patients with advanced directives and care planning.
• Evaluates patient and family psychosocial needs; provides consultative intervention with the individual
  and/or family as part of the Plan of Care (POC). Provides appropriate referrals to community resources.
• Conducts mental health screenings for patients using standardized mental health tools. Provides brief
  psychotherapy interventions for depression and/or anxiety for patients. Collaborates with IDT/IDG and
  referral source on mental health intervention and disposition needs to other mental health providers as
  needed.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan in collaboration with patient, family, staff and referral agencies
  which identifies patient needs and preferences. Assists with discharge planning, financial matters and
  community resources as appropriate.

WHAT WE ARE GOING TO LOVE ABOUT YOU:

• Minimum Education:   Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school of Social Work.
• Minimum Experience:  One (1) year of social work experience in a health care setting.
• Required License:  Current Colorado Social Worker license (LSW or LCSW) preferred.  MSW must be willing to work towards licensure. Current CPR certification based on individual affiliate requirements. Valid Colorado state driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift/push/pull minimum of 30 lbs.

The Denver Hospice is affiliated with Care Synergy, a nonprofit network of community-based hospice and palliative care organizations serving Colorado’s Front Range and the Region’s Largest Home Health, Hospice, and Palliative Care Network.  Care Synergy provides mission support services to better equip The Denver Hospice to operate as a distinct and independent organization while working together to share best practices and serve more Coloradans along the Front Range.

If you need assistance completing the electronic application please contact our Talent Acquisition team via email at cs-recruitment@caresynergynetwork.org. You may also call the Human Resources Department at (303) 228-5647. Applications can be completed in-person at any one of our affiliate office locations.

The Organization does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation/identity, transgender status, pregnancy, creed, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on any of these protected classifications.

The Denver Hospice's mission is to encircle those facing advanced illness with an unprecedented level of comfort, compassion and expertise.