Hospice MSW: Field-Based, Meaningful Impact

VitalCaring Group; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Generous PTO

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Master’s Social Worker (MSW) for a field-based hospice role. You will provide emotional, psychosocial, and practical support to patients and families navigating terminal illness, working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, autonomy in a field setting, and collaboration with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and aides to improve quality of life for patients during the hospice journey.

Qualifications

• MSW degree required and licensed
• Experience in hospice care and end-of-life support
• Strong interpersonal skills with patients and families
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transport for home visits

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families related to terminal illness and home care
• Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and caregivers
• Identify risks and provide crisis interventions
• Assist with advance directives, resource navigation, and care planning
• Document assessments and progress notes; communicate with care team

Skills

Compassion

Emotional intelligence

Crisis intervention

Counseling skills

Family communication

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

1+ year MSW hospice experience

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Master’s Social Worker (MSW) for a field-based hospice role. You will provide emotional, psychosocial, and practical support to patients and families navigating terminal illness, working as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, autonomy in a field setting, and collaboration with nurses, physicians, chaplains, and aides to improve quality of life for patients during the hospice journey.