Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • Saint Augustine, FL

5d • $31 - $34

About The Position

As a hospice social worker, provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during end-of-life care. Help patients arrange their affairs in accordance with their wishes, including finances and funeral arrangements, and support loved ones as they navigate grief. Work with clinical teammates to develop comprehensive plans of care and provide compassionate, personalized support. Most work takes place where patients live, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. Approximately once a week, attend an office meeting with the interdisciplinary team.

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.

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 work 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.
• Support patients in arranging their affairs in accordance 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 a 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