LMSW / Licensed Social Worker

Abode Hospice and Home Health

LMSW - Home Health

As a Licensed Masters Social Worker (LMSW) with Abode Home Health, you will play a critical role in supporting the mental, emotional, and social well-being of patients who are receiving home health care services. This role involves providing counseling, resources, and advocacy to patients and their families to assist in coping with the challenges of illness, injury, or aging.

Location: Denver Branch

Coverage: Lakewood up to Thornton, Denver, Arvada, Aurora, Golden, Morrison
Schedule: PRN

Our comprehensive benefits include:

Competitive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Employee referral program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee discounts
• Community Service Opportunities

• Understands and adheres to established company policies and procedures
• Participates in the coordination of company services with community resources and services, serving as liaison between patients or family/caregivers and community resources
• Maintains collaborative relationship with organization personnel to support patient care
• Observes confidentiality and safeguard patient information
• Serves as a resource for employees, patients, physicians, and other allied health providers
• Develops a cooperative relationship and communicate effectively and professionally with healthcare providers
• Maintains current knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation for social work services
• Participates in in-services and/or continuing education programs
• Participates in patient care conferences
• Maintains contact with community support groups and provide professional expertise
• Plans and coordinates all social services within the company
• Documents all patient/family services provided as required by company policy
• Assists physician and/or other care team members in understanding the significant social and emotional factors related to health problems
• Participates in the development of the plan of care
• Prepares clinical and progress notes in accordance with company policy
• Participates with patient discharge planning
• Supervision of assistant personnel when required by law
• Other duties as assigned and within scope of practice

• Master's or Doctoral degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• One year of social work experience in a healthcare setting, three to five years preferred
• Must hold valid license from the state practicing in if required
• One year in home health care preferred
• Valid license from the state practicing in
• Current CPR certification

Masters of Social Work - MSW - BSW - Home Health - Medical Social Worker - LMSW