Social Worker - Hospice

VITAS Healthcare • Maitland, FL

5d • $17 - $19

About The Position

The hospice social worker provides emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during end-of-life care. The role helps patients make arrangements in keeping with their wishes, including matters related to finances and funerals, and supports loved ones as they navigate grief. Social workers work with clinical teammates to develop comprehensive care plans and provide counseling, bereavement support, referrals, and timely documentation. Most work takes place where patients live, including private residences and assisted living or skilled nursing facilities. About once a week, the social worker meets in the office with the interdisciplinary team.

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 state-required licensure and/or certification.
• 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 collaborate with clinical teammates on comprehensive plans of care.
• Provide individual and family supportive counseling.
• Deliver psychotherapy when 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.

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