Medical Social Worker (60814

Medical Social Worker

Location: Denver Metro, CO 80223

Salary: $70,000 - $75,000 per year (DOE: $58,000-$75,000)

• Develop a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to meet the needs of hospice patients and families.
• Assist hospice team members in understanding the social and emotional factors related to patients' terminal illness.
• Provide emotional counseling to patients/families and assist in coping, decision making, advanced directives, funeral planning, or facility placement.
• Conduct assessments of patients' and families' psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs.
• Make appropriate referrals to community resources based on assessment.
• Comply with applicable legal requirements, company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Complete all documentation accurately and legibly; comply with hospice policies, laws, regulations, and standards of practice.
• Conduct bereavement assessments, develop plans of care with the IDT, and document all bereavement activities.
• Design and distribute materials to families eligible for or receiving bereavement services.
• Develop educational programs for families and staff on loss, grief, and related topics.
• Provide consultation and education to the community to increase knowledge related to hospice; serve as information source and education resource person for the community.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or Psychology (mandatory);
  Bachelor's in Social Work is preferred.
• LSW license in good standing in the State of Colorado.
• Documented training in grief and loss.
• Hospice experience required.
• Social Work License preferred.

• Competitive benefits package.
• 401(k) plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Company phone provided.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunity to provide individualized care to patients.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Tablet Purchase Program.
• Professional, supportive culture.