Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • Milpitas, CA

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About The Position

The hospice social worker provides emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during end-of-life care. The role helps patients organize their affairs in accordance with their wishes, including finances and funeral arrangements, and supports loved ones through the grieving process. The social worker collaborates with an interdisciplinary clinical team to provide compassionate, personalized care.

Most work takes place where hospice patients live, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. Approximately once a week, the social worker visits the office to meet 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 state licensure and/or certification as required.
• Reliable transportation.
• State-specific credentials: Connecticut—Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); District of Columbia—Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW); Delaware—Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); Georgia—MSW supervised by an LCSW until obtaining LMSW; Illinois—Licensed Social Worker (LSW); New Jersey—Licensed Social Worker (LSW); Ohio—Licensed Social Worker (LSW); Texas—Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); Wisconsin—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 when 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 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