Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • Kissimmee, FL

4d • $31 - $35

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 organize their affairs in accordance with their wishes, including finances and funeral arrangements, and support loved ones through the grieving process.

You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients wherever they live, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. About once a week, you will meet in the office with the interdisciplinary team, including RNs, physicians, chaplains, nurses, and aides, to coordinate support for patients and families.

VITAS Healthcare describes itself as the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. It says it promotes from within, supports career growth, and provides an award-winning, nationally recognized employee experience. Its programs operate 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 applicable state.
• Reliable transportation.
• State-specific credentials listed in the posting: CT—Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW); DC—Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW); DE—LMSW; GA—MSW must be supervised by an LCSW until obtaining LMSW; IL, NJ, and OH—Licensed Social Worker (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 work with clinical teammates to create comprehensive plans of care.
• Provide individual and family supportive counseling.
• Deliver psychotherapy if appropriately credentialed.
• Provide proactive 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 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