Social Worker (LMSW)- Hospice
We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end‑of‑life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best‑in‑class employee experience. Supported by industry‑leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives. Our priority is to care: for our patients, for each other, and for the future.
About the role
As a hospice social worker, you will provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during an important and vulnerable time. You will ensure VITAS patients reach the end of life with their affairs in order, honoring their wishes for finances, funeral arrangements, and more. Your actions—large and small—will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.
Responsibilities
- Provide emotional support to patients and families throughout the end‑of‑life journey.
- Assist patients with financial, legal, and funeral‑arrangement planning.
- Listen to patients’ stories and grant end‑of‑life wishes when possible.
- Collaborate daily with an interdisciplinary team—including RNs, physicians, chaplains, and nurses—to deliver 360‑degree support.
- Travel to patients’ homes, private residences, or assisted‑living/skilled‑nursing facilities to deliver care.
- Attend weekly office meetings with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Current social work license.
- Reliable transportation.
- At least one year of social work experience in a health‑care setting.
Skills and Traits
- Commitment to patient welfare.
- Compassion and empathy.
- Can‑do attitude.
- Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
Pay
Salary Range: $32 – $40 per hour.