Location: UCHealth UCHlth Anschutz Inpt Pavilion, US:CO:Aurora

Department: UCHA Palliative Care

FTE: Part Time, 0.5, 40.00 hours per pay period (2 weeks)

Shift: Days

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Pay: $33.82 - $50.73 / hour. Compensation is based on the candidate's relevant experience.

Summary:

This role is dedicated to delivering compassionate support as a Palliative Care Social Worker within the University of Colorado Hospital Palliative Care Service. You will collaborate with patients in various settings, including inpatient, emergency department, and clinics, to facilitate crucial discussions around care goals, advance planning, and transitions. Your expertise will help assess patients and families, arrange necessary interventions, and provide palliative care-focused strategies addressing emotional, social, and environmental needs, alongside grief support.

Responsibilities:

• Offer specialized psychosocial support to palliative care patients through direct counseling and collaborative visits, with a commitment to cultural sensitivity.
• Conduct and document thorough psychosocial assessments for palliative care patients.
• Work closely with fellow social work team members to enhance support for patients in the palliative care service.
• Assist in facilitating patient-family meetings to set values-based goals and care plans.
• Identify and coordinate relevant outpatient services for palliative care patients.
• Engage in educational and outreach services that support the social service-palliative care relationship.
• Utilize critical thinking and decisive judgment while working with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Social Work.
• State licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).

Preferred:

• Willingness to pursue Palliative Care certification within two years.
• At least two years of clinical experience in a hospital setting; experience in palliative care is strongly preferred.

At UCHealth, we are dedicated to improving lives through innovation and powerful human connections. Join us in our mission to enhance the quality of care provided to patients and make an impactful contribution to our community.

Incentives:

UCHealth recognizes the value of its workforce with a competitive benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Generous PTO and paid family and medical leave.
• Employer-paid life insurance with options for additional coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Wellness programs and various voluntary benefits.
• Tuition assistance for employees aiming to enhance their education.

Loan Repayment:

As a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, UCHealth offers free navigation assistance through Savi for submitting federal student loans for forgiveness.

UCHealth is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diverse talents and perspectives. We are committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, language, culture, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.