Hospice Social Worker

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Job Description

Hospice Social Worker –

About Ovation Hospice

At Ovation Hospice of Denver, we are dedicated to delivering compassionate, comprehensive end-of-life care that honors the dignity, wishes, and needs of every patient and family we serve. Our interdisciplinary team is committed to creating meaningful moments and easing the journey through the final stages of life.

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled and empathetic Hospice Social Worker to join our team. In this vital role, you will provide emotional, psychosocial, and resource support to patients and families navigating terminal illness. Your work will help ensure a holistic care approach that addresses both clinical and emotional needs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of hospice patients and their families.
  • Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention.
  • Assist patients and families with advance directives, funeral planning, and community resources.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to overall care planning.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and agency standards.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or equivalent licensure in the state of Colorado preferred.
  • Minimum of one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting; hospice experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Why Join Ovation Hospice?

  • Supportive, mission-driven work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package
  • The chance to make a meaningful difference in patients’ and families’ lives

Apply Today

Join a team where your compassion and expertise help guide families through one of life’s most profound transitions.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory complianceMedicare standardsMedicaid standardsPatient advocacy

Social Worker Career Context

In Arizona, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$83k (23 salary observations; 41 listings), vs ~$82k nationally (1,119 salary observations; 3,157 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 24% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Arizona is 100.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.3% of Arizona clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Social Worker Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution31 jobs · 29 employers

8
<$90k
4
$90k-110k
10
$110k-130k
8
$130k-150k
1
$150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
29%
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,205 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Sun City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$357k
Typical market rent
$1,770/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.3
State income tax
Up to 2.5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Ovation Hospice of Phoenix

Hospitals and Health Care
Midvale, UT
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive compensation and benefits package
Opportunities for professional growth
Supportive, mission-driven work environment