Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • Austin, TX

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About The Position

As a hospice social worker at VITAS, 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 and their wishes regarding finances, funeral arrangements, and other matters are honored. You will also support loved ones as they navigate grief.

You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients wherever they call home, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. About once a week, you will come to the office to meet with the interdisciplinary team, including RNs, physicians, chaplains, nurses, and aides, who work together to support patients and families. The role contributes to VITAS’s commitment to compassionate, personalized care that honors each patient’s wishes.

VITAS Healthcare describes itself as the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. The organization says it supports career growth, promotes from within, and operates a growing network of programs in more than 15 states.

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 requirements listed: Connecticut—Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); District of Columbia—Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW); Delaware—Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); Georgia—MSW must be supervised by an LCSW until obtaining LMSW; Illinois, New Jersey, and 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 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 if 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 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