Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • Deerfield Beach, FL

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About The Position

The hospice social worker provides emotional and logistical support to patients and loved ones during end-of-life care. The role helps patients honor their wishes and organize matters such as finances and funeral arrangements, while supporting loved ones through bereavement. The social worker collaborates with clinical teammates to develop comprehensive plans of care, provides supportive counseling and, when appropriately credentialed, psychotherapy, connects patients and families with community resources, and maintains timely, accurate documentation.

Most work takes place where hospice patients live, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. Approximately once a week, the social worker visits the office to meet with the interdisciplinary team, including RNs, physicians, chaplains, nurses, and aides.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work degree from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
• Valid licensure and/or certification as required by the state.
• Reliable transportation.
• Meet applicable state-specific licensure or supervision requirements: CT—LMSW; DC—LGSW; DE—LMSW; GA—MSW supervised by an LCSW until obtaining LMSW; IL—LSW; NJ—LSW; OH—LSW; TX—LMSW; WI—Social Worker Certificate.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of social work experience with end-of-life patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments of patients and families and collaborate with clinical teammates on comprehensive plans of care.
• Provide individual and family supportive counseling.
• Deliver psychotherapy when appropriately credentialed.
• Provide bereavement care to patients’ families and loved ones after a patient’s passing.
• Refer patients and family members to community resources as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to support patients and families.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care FSA/HSA options.
• 401(k) plan with numerous investment options and company match.
• Cancer and/or critical illness benefit.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $4,000 per year.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential, no-cost counseling for legal, financial, and personal challenges.
• Legal insurance.
• 24/7 roadside assistance.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time