Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • Saint Cloud, FL

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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 put their affairs in order in accordance with their wishes, including matters such as 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 compassionate, personalized support.

You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients where they live, 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.

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—Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); DC—Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW); DE—LMSW; GA—MSW supervised by an LCSW until obtaining LMSW; IL—Licensed Social Worker (LSW); NJ—LSW; OH—LSW; TX—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 on 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.
• Provide hospice care in patients’ homes, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities, and meet with the interdisciplinary team at the office about once a week.

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 of 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