Hospice Social Worker
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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
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).
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