Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • Pompano Beach, FL

13d • $32 - $36

About The Position

As a hospice social worker at VITAS Healthcare, you will provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during end-of-life care. You will help patients arrange their affairs in accordance with their wishes, including finances and funeral arrangements, and support loved ones as they navigate grief.

You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients wherever they live, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. About once a week, you will come to the office to meet with the interdisciplinary team, including RNs, physicians, chaplains, nurses, and aides. The team works together to provide comprehensive support to patients and families.

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 of practice.
• Reliable transportation.
• State-specific requirements listed in the posting: CT—Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); DC—Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW); DE—LMSW; GA—MSW must be supervised by an LCSW until obtaining LMSW; IL, NJ, and OH—Licensed Social Worker (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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments of patients and families and collaborate with clinical teammates to create a comprehensive plan of care for each patient.
• Provide individual and family supportive counseling.
• Deliver psychotherapy when appropriately credentialed.
• Proactively 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.
• Help patients arrange their affairs in keeping with their wishes, including finances and funeral arrangements.
• Support loved ones as they navigate the grieving process.

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 generous 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