Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • Milwaukee, WI

3d • $32 - $36

About The Position

VITAS Healthcare is hiring a hospice social worker to provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during end-of-life care. The social worker helps patients arrange their affairs in accordance with their wishes, including finances and funeral arrangements, and supports families through bereavement. The role works with clinical teammates to develop comprehensive plans of care and provides compassionate, personalized support to patients and families.

Most work is performed where hospice patients live, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. About once a week, the social worker comes to 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 licensure and/or certification as required by the state.
• Reliable transportation.
• State-specific licensure or supervision requirements apply: CT, DE, and TX require LMSW; DC requires LGSW; GA requires MSW supervision by an LCSW until obtaining LMSW; IL, NJ, and OH require LSW; WI requires a 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 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.
• Support patients in arranging their affairs in accordance with their wishes, including finances and funeral arrangements.

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 generous 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