Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • North Miami, FL

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About The Position

As a hospice social worker, you provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during end-of-life care. You help patients get their affairs in order in accordance with their wishes, including matters related to finances and funeral arrangements, and support loved ones as they navigate grief. You work with clinical teammates to develop comprehensive plans of care and deliver compassionate, personalized support that honors each patient’s wishes.

Most of your time is spent caring for hospice patients wherever they call home, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. About once a week, you come to the office to meet with the interdisciplinary team, including RNs, physicians, chaplains, nurses, and aides.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work 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.
• State-specific licensing or certification requirements: CT—Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); DC—Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW); DE—Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); GA—MSW must be supervised by an LCSW until obtaining LMSW; IL, NJ, and OH—Licensed Social Worker (LSW); TX—Licensed Master Social Worker (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, working with clinical teammates to create a comprehensive plan of care for each.
• Provide individual and family supportive counseling.
• Deliver psychotherapy if 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.

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