Hospice Social Worker

Job Title: Hospice Social Worker
Territory: Denver (M/W/F) 24 hours
 
About Bloom: 
Bloom Healthcare is a pioneering and employee-owned primary care and hospice practice at the forefront of transforming healthcare delivery for vulnerable patients. We bring high-touch, innovative medicine to those living at home with chronic conditions. Bloom’s model of care is proven to provide exceptional care to the homebound population, and Bloom Healthcare has generated outstanding quality results in CMS Innovation Center models compared to our peers. 
 
At Bloom Healthcare, we believe in creating an environment that fosters growth, collaboration, and a shared sense of purpose. Bloom Healthcare has been voted the "Top Workplace" for four consecutive years. This honor reflects our unwavering commitment to our employees. By nurturing a work culture that puts our team first, we empower them to put our patients first.
 
By joining the Bloom Healthcare family, you're not only embarking on a rewarding career journey but also becoming a part of a community that genuinely cares about you. We thrive together, supporting one another, and making a significant impact in the lives of our patients. Become a part of our success story and experience firsthand why we're consistently voted the best place to work. 

Job Summary:

Bloom Social Workers are cross trained to provide care in several different areas including but not limited to home visits, imminent and admission visits, as well as palliative care.  The hospice social worker provides psychosocial support to patients and families by providing skilled social work intervention to include, but not limited to providing resources, referrals, education, supportive counseling, discharge planning and assistance with final arrangements. This position requires driving, city wide. Care delivery primarily takes place in the patient's home, in a community, or in a community where the patient resides. Weekend availability required.

Hospice Social Worker Responsibilities: 

• Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships.
• Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive plan of care. 
• Provides supportive counseling. 
• Facilitates smooth transition from care environments. 
• Mobilizes community resources. 
• Provides effective patient/family/caregiver teaching. 
• Supports the death/dying process. 
• Collaborates in providing patient care.
• Creates timely and accurate documentation. 
• Assures patient safety.   
• Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently.
• Adheres to Bloom standards and continuously improves processes/services.
• Maintains and enhances professional skills. 
• Adheres to high standards of personal and professional conduct.
• 50% of caseload home-based patients

Hospice Social Worker Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in social work from an accredited school and a minimum of 1-3 years of palliative care or hospice experience.
• Must have demonstrated ability to assess emotional needs, as well as social needs of patients and their families.
• Requires the ability to administer psychological/emotional assessment and define treatment planning from results.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with interdisciplinary team in providing patient care. 
• Solution driven, creative and resourceful problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function independently and effectively anticipate needs and problems. 
• Skilled in organizing and prioritizing work.
• Ability to manage time well and perform assigned duties with attention detail, accuracy and follow-through.
• Must possess professional image, positive attitude, enthusiasm and self-motivation.
• Comfortable in maintaining professional boundaries. 
• Proficient computer skills.
• Broad understanding of community resources including those related to financial benefits.
• Awareness and sensitivity to cultural diversity.
• Knowledge of self-care, personal boundaries; abilities, limits and inner resources.
• Current CO Driver's license and automobile insurance.

Hospice Social Worker Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous hospice/experience.
• LCSW licensure.
• Bilingual abilities a plus.

• Competitive salary 
• Opportunities for professional growth. 
• Collaborative work environment with a passionate team making a difference in healthcare. 
• 401(k) retirement plan. 
• 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.