Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • Houston, TX

13d • $32 - $36

About The Position

As a hospice social worker, you will provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during end-of-life care. You will help patients put their affairs in order in accordance with their wishes, including finances and funeral arrangements, and support loved ones through the grieving process. You will work with clinical teammates to create comprehensive plans of care and provide compassionate, personalized support. Most of your time will be spent caring for hospice patients where they live, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. About once a week, you will meet in the office 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.
• State-specific licensure or supervision requirements apply: 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.

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 if 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 organize their affairs in keeping with their wishes, including finances and funeral arrangements.

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