Hospice Medical Social Worker

About the role

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is a community-focused, not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the well-being of central Vermonters through exceptional home health and hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Directly engage with patients in the comfort of their own home, providing one-on-one support.
• Work collaboratively with a supportive interdisciplinary team, including medical doctors and caregivers, to develop personalized care plans.
• Maintain consistent, timely, and accurate communication with all members of the patient’s health care team.
• Regularly evaluate each individual's progress toward their care goals, updating the care plan as needed in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with supervisors to identify challenges, and foster supportive and innovative solutions.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions tailored to address psychosocial challenges impacting clients’ medical care.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
• Minimum one year of progressive clinical experience in a medically-oriented setting
• Exceptional new graduates will be considered
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

• 28 days combined time off in your first year for a healthy work-life balance
• Opportunity to start your day from home for added convenience
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance to support your professional growth
• Supportive environment with guidance from our office staff and management team
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness programs to ease financial burdens
• Comprehensive benefits package, including employer first-dollar group health, dental, and life insurance, as well as short-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with 3% employer contribution for long-term financial security
• Discounts at local vendors to enjoy perks beyond work