BrightSpring Health Services
MSW / Social Worker - Hospice
BrightSpring Health Services, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Overview
Office Location: 1975 Research Parkway Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80920. Schedule: PRN. Travel throughout the territory is required.
Make a Lasting Impact as a Hospice Social Worker!
At
Abode Hospice of Colorado , our
Hospice Social Workers
are integral to providing compassionate care to our patients and their families. In this rewarding role, you will offer medical social work services and collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to ensure that patients and their families receive the highest level of emotional, psychological, and practical support during their hospice journey.
As a
Hospice Social Worker , you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact on people's lives during their most challenging times, helping them navigate complex emotions, transitions, and end‑of‑life decisions with dignity and compassion.
If you are passionate about helping others and want to play a key role in delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care, we invite you to apply today!
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k) program with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Exclusive vendor discounts
Responsibilities
Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provide an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high‑risk factors for suicide, neglect or abuse and plan interventions based on evaluation findings. Counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed in relation to stress and other identified coping difficulties. Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Assess and educate the interdisciplinary group on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Include communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
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.
Provide information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Serve as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
Maintain and develop contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
Assist physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal and health care decision responsibilities.
Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.
Qualifications
A graduate of a master's program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR a graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in *418.114(b)(3).
Minimum of one (1) year(s) experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
Experience in a hospice care preferred.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
About Our Line of Business At Abode Hospice of Colorado, 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 services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Abode Hospice of Colorado, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have experts 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. For more information, please visit abodehospice.com.
Salary Range USD $30.00 / Hour
Job Locations: US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS
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Make a Lasting Impact as a Hospice Social Worker!
At
Abode Hospice of Colorado , our
Hospice Social Workers
are integral to providing compassionate care to our patients and their families. In this rewarding role, you will offer medical social work services and collaborate with our interdisciplinary team to ensure that patients and their families receive the highest level of emotional, psychological, and practical support during their hospice journey.
As a
Hospice Social Worker , you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful, positive impact on people's lives during their most challenging times, helping them navigate complex emotions, transitions, and end‑of‑life decisions with dignity and compassion.
If you are passionate about helping others and want to play a key role in delivering exceptional, patient‑centered care, we invite you to apply today!
Benefits
Medical and dental coverage
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance
Generous paid time off
401(k) program with company match
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Exclusive vendor discounts
Responsibilities
Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the patient's terminal illness and environment and communicate findings to the registered nurse and other members of the interdisciplinary group. Provide an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
Carry out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high‑risk factors for suicide, neglect or abuse and plan interventions based on evaluation findings. Counsel patient and family/caregivers as needed in relation to stress and other identified coping difficulties. Provide crisis intervention when necessary.
Assess and educate the interdisciplinary group on any special needs related to the culture of the patient and family. Include communication, role of family, space, and any special traditions or taboos.
Maintain clinical records on all patients referred to social work.
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.
Provide information to patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Serve as liaison between patients and families/caregivers and community agencies.
Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care.
Maintain and develop contracts with public and private agencies as resources for patient and personnel.
Participate in the development of the individualized plan of care, involving the patient and family, and attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings, assisting the team in recognizing the effects of the psychosocial stresses on the symptoms of the terminal illness.
Assist physician and other team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to health problems and death/dying issues.
Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
Assist family and patient in planning for funeral arrangements, financial, legal and health care decision responsibilities.
Other duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor.
Qualifications
A graduate of a master's program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR a graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in *418.114(b)(3).
Minimum of one (1) year(s) experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
Experience in a hospice care preferred.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
About Our Line of Business At Abode Hospice of Colorado, 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 services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Abode Hospice of Colorado, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have experts 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. For more information, please visit abodehospice.com.
Salary Range USD $30.00 / Hour
Job Locations: US-CO-COLORADO SPRINGS
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