Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • Saint Cloud, FL

4d • $29 - $33

About The Position

As a hospice social worker at VITAS Healthcare, you will provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during end-of-life care. You will help patients ensure their affairs are in order in accordance with their wishes, including finances and funeral arrangements, and support loved ones as they navigate grief.

You will care for patients wherever they call home, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. About once a week, you will attend the office to meet with the interdisciplinary team, including RNs, physicians, chaplains, nurses, and aides, who provide support to patients and families. The work is guided by VITAS’s commitment to compassionate, personalized care that honors each patient’s wishes.

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.

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.

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