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Social Worker for Hospice

Cornerstone Healthcare$30/hrDenver, ColoradoPart timePosted 3d agoStill open, checked every night

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This posting states $30 an hour. Open medical social worker jobs in Colorado post a median of $36.84 an hour, the middle half $32.50–$49.79, across 8 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Medical social workers employed in Colorado earn a median of $30.52 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

PRN Hospice Social Worker (MSW, LSW, or LCSW)

Are you looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact while supporting patients and families during life's most important moments? We are seeking a compassionate and dependable PRN Hospice Social Worker to provide coverage and support as patient and organizational needs arise.

This role is designed to assist with weekend coverage, including respite visits, urgent psychosocial needs, and support for patients and families requiring additional services. The PRN Social Worker will also provide coverage during team member vacations, leaves of absence, and periods of census growth to help ensure continuity of care.

Responsibilities may include

  • Conducting psychosocial assessments and routine social work visits
  • Supporting patients and families with resource coordination, counseling, and end-of-life planning
  • Participating in care conferences and interdisciplinary collaboration as needed
  • Providing weekend respite and supportive visits
  • Assisting with caseload coverage during vacations, absences, and census fluctuations
  • Completing timely documentation in accordance with agency standards

Caseloads and visit expectations will vary based on organizational need, patient acuity, geographic location, and coverage requirements.

Compensation

  • Competitive per-visit or hourly compensation based on licensure and experience ranging from $30 an hour to $39.90 an hour.
  • Additional compensation available for weekend and on-call responsibilities, when applicable

This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker seeking flexibility while remaining connected to a collaborative hospice team dedicated to providing exceptional patient and family-centered care. We welcome experienced hospice professionals as well as those looking to supplement an existing practice or part-time schedule.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

From Cornerstone Healthcare's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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