Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.
Tailor your resume to this Social Worker - Hospice role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against VITAS Healthcare's job description. Free.
Tailor your resume to this Social Worker - Hospice role.
Rezi rewrites your resume against VITAS Healthcare's job description. Free.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Social Worker - Hospice posting at VITAS Healthcare — free, in seconds.
Don't guess if your resume is good enough.
See how it scores against the Social Worker - Hospice posting at VITAS Healthcare — free, in seconds.
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 patients reach the end of life with their affairs in order, honoring their wishes for finances, funeral arrangements, and more. Their loved ones will trust you to help them navigate the grieving process.
Responsibilities
- Perform psychosocial assessment of patients and families, working with clinical teammates to create a comprehensive plan of care.
- Provide individual and family supportive counseling.
- Deliver psychotherapy if appropriately credentialed.
- Be proactive in delivering bereavement care to patient families and loved ones after the patient’s passing.
- Refer patients and family members to community resources as needed.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation.
Requirements
- At least one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.
- Valid licensure and/or certification as required by your state.
- Reliable transportation.
- Preference for candidates with at least one year of social work experience with end-of-life patients and their families.
Location
- Home visits
- Office visits
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ year experience
Education Level
- Masters of Social Work from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education
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 for confidential, no-cost counseling addressing legal, financial and personal challenges
- Legal insurance
- 24/7 roadside assistance
- Paid time off
About the Company
- VITAS Healthcare is the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978.
- Kickstarts careers in caring.
- Promotes from within.
- Provides an award-winning, nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience.
- Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states.
- Empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives.