Hospice Social Worker

Job Title: Hospice Social Worker Territory: Boulder Job Summary: Bloom Social Workers are cross trained to provide care in several areas including home visits, admission visits, and palliative care. The hospice social worker provides psychosocial support to patients and families through skilled interventions such as resources, referrals, education, supportive counseling, discharge planning, and assistance with final arrangements. This position requires citywide driving, with care delivered primarily in patients’ homes or community settings. Weekend availability is required. Responsibilities Develop and maintain therapeutic relationships. Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments. Develop and maintain comprehensive plan of care. Provide supportive counseling. Facilitate smooth transition from care environments. Mobilize community resources. Provide effective patient/family/caregiver teaching. Support the death/dying process. Collaborate in providing patient care. Create timely and accurate documentation. Assure patient safety. Utilize resources effectively and efficiently. Adhere to Bloom standards and continuously improve processes/services. Maintain and enhance professional skills. Adhere to high standards of personal and professional conduct. Work 50% of caseload with home‑based patients. Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in social work from an accredited school and 1–3 years of palliative care or hospice experience. Demonstrated ability to assess emotional and social needs of patients and families. Ability to administer psychological/emotional assessment and define treatment planning from results. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team in providing patient care. Solution‑driven, creative, and resourceful problem‑solving skills. Ability to function independently and anticipate needs and problems. Skilled in organizing and prioritizing work. Ability to manage time well and perform duties with attention to detail, accuracy, and follow‑through. Professional image, positive attitude, enthusiasm, and self‑motivation. Comfortable maintaining professional boundaries. Proficient computer skills. Broad understanding of community resources including financial benefits. Awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity. Knowledge of self‑care, personal boundaries, and inner resources. Current CO driver’s license and automobile insurance. Preferred Qualifications Previous hospice or related experience. LCSW licensure. Bilingual abilities preferred. Benefits Competitive salary. Opportunities for professional growth. Collaborative work environment with a passionate team making a difference in healthcare. Employer‑paid basic life and AD&D insurance. Monthly car allowance. Bloom Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The pay range for this role in the state of Colorado typically falls between $33 – $36 an hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, and location within the state. Bloom Healthcare only contacts through official channels using the @bloomhealthcare.com domain. We are aware of a fraudulent Gmail account impersonating our recruiting team and have reported it to Google. #J-18808-Ljbffr