Job Title: Hospice Social Worker
Territory: Highlands
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. 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.
Why Bloom?
* 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.