Hospice Social Worker
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 seven consecutive years, reflecting our unwavering commitment to our employees.
About the role
Bloom Social Workers are cross-trained to provide care in several different areas including home visits, imminent and admission visits, as well as palliative care. The hospice social worker provides psychosocial support to patients and families by offering skilled social work intervention such as resources, referrals, education, supportive counseling, discharge planning, and assistance with final arrangements. This position requires driving within the city. Care delivery primarily takes place in the patient's home, community, or residence. Weekend availability is required. 50% of the caseload consists of home-based patients.
Responsibilities
- Develops and maintains therapeutic relationships
- Provides comprehensive psychosocial assessments
- Develops and maintains a 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
Requirements
- Master's degree in social work from an accredited school
- Minimum of 1-3 years of palliative care or hospice experience
- Demonstrated ability to assess emotional and social needs of patients and their families
- Ability to administer psychological/emotional assessment and define treatment planning from results
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to effectively collaborate with an 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 to detail, accuracy, and follow-through
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous hospice experience
- LCSW licensure
- Bilingual abilities
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Collaborative work environment with a passionate team
- Employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Monthly car allowance
Pay
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.