Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • Saint Louis, MO

10d

About The Position

VITAS Healthcare is seeking a hospice social worker to provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones. The role helps patients organize end-of-life affairs in accordance with their wishes, including finances and funeral arrangements, and supports loved ones through the grieving process.

The social worker spends most of their time caring for hospice patients where they live, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. About once a week, they come to the office to meet with the interdisciplinary team, including RNs, physicians, chaplains, nurses, and aides, to coordinate support for 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.
• Reliable transportation.
• State-specific licensure or supervision 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—Licensed Social Worker (LSW); NJ—Licensed Social Worker (LSW); 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 and work with clinical teammates to create comprehensive plans of care.
• 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.
• 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