Social Worker - MSW
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$ 61422 - 72176
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Job Description
The Denver Hospice has an immediate opening on our South team for a Social Worker MSW required (LSW or LCSW preferred).
LOCATION: South Denver Metro
STATUS: Fulltime
SCHEDULE: MondayFriday 8am5pm
PAY RANGE: $61422 $72176 annually for MSW
SUPPLEMENTAL PAY:Based on position schedule and/or availability:Paid Mileage/Shift Differentials/Stipends/Overtime
MILEAGE AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT:Sixtytwo 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 worklife 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 $1000 Family $2000
- Healthcare Benefits are effective on the 1st 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
- CompanyPaid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Career & Logo wear
- Education Reimbursement Program
- Clinical Career Ladders
- Certification Pay
- Generous DiscoveraStar 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 ongoing psychosocial assessment of patient and family/caregiver to include the
patients 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: Masters 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 drivers license and proof of auto insurance.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift/push/pull minimum of 30 lbs.
The Denver Hospice is affiliated withCare Synergy a nonprofit network of communitybased hospice and palliative care organizations serving Colorados Front Range and the Regions Largest Home Health Hospice and Palliative Care Network.Care Synergy provides mission support services to better equipThe 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 You may also call the Human Resources Department at (303). Applications can be completed inperson 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
