Social Worker (SW)

Vitas Healthcare • Lecanto, FL

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About The Position

As a hospice social worker, you will provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during an important and vulnerable time. You will ensure VITAS patients reach the end of life with their affairs in order, honoring their wishes for finances, funeral arrangements, and more. Their loved ones will trust you to help them navigate the grieving process. Whether you're granting an end-of-life wish or simply listening to a patient's stories at their bedside, your actions—large and small—will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Requirements

• Masters of Social Work required from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• At least one year social work experience in a health care setting.
• Knowledge of key psychosocial issues prevalent with terminally ill patients and their family/caregivers.
• Capacity to relate and work well with others as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Ability to be an effective patient and family advocate.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a social worker with the terminally ill and their families.
• Experience in providing counseling and support to patients and families.
• Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
• Offer counseling and crisis intervention services.
• Provide bereavement support and grief counseling.
• Educate patients and families on the emotional and psychological response to the illness progression.
• Ensure patients reach the end of life with their affairs in order.
• Help loved ones navigate the grieving process.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Master's degree