Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • Blue Bell, PA

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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 arrange their affairs 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 develop comprehensive plans of care and provide support throughout the hospice journey.

Most of your time will be spent caring for hospice patients where they live, such as private residences or assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. About once a week, you will meet at the office 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 collaborate with clinical teammates to create a comprehensive plan of care for each patient.
• 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 numerous investment options and a 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