Hospice Social Worker

Vitality Hospice and Palliative Care; Wall (SD); On-site; USD 67,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education

Mileage reimbursement

Referral program

TapCheck pay-on-demand

Team appreciation events

Job summary

Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care seeks a dedicated Hospice Social Worker (LSW) to support patients and families in home and care settings. You will conduct assessments, develop care plans as part of the interdisciplinary team, and guide end-of-life planning and bereavement support.

This full-time role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a compassionate, high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Current LSW license is required.
• Hospice or healthcare experience preferred.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families at home or care sites.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plans as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Guide end-of-life planning, grief resources, and community support options.
• Advocate for patient wishes and navigate insurance and long-term care planning.
• Participate in team meetings to coordinate holistic care with other providers.
• Offer bereavement and grief support when needed.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Problem-solving

Job description

Hospice Social Worker (LSW) - Join a Team that Makes a Difference

Schedule: Full-time | Monday–Friday | On-call rotation (as needed)

About Us

Replacement

At Vitality Hospice & Palliative Care, our mission is simple — to bring comfort, dignity, and peace to every patient and family we serve. We believe hospice is not about giving up hope; it’s about changing what we hope for - quality of life, meaningful moments, and compassionate care.

If you’re a dedicated Social Worker who wants to make a lasting difference in people’s lives during one of life’s most important journeys, we invite you to join our compassionate, high-performing team.

What You’ll Do

As a Hospice Social Worker, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patients and families through emotional, social, and practical challenges that come with serious illness. You will:

• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families in their homes, facilities, or care settings.
• Conduct assessments and develop individualized care plans as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Guide families through end-of-life planning, grief resources, and community support options.
• Advocate for patient wishes and help navigate complex systems, including insurance, advanced directives, and long-term care planning.
• Participate in team meetings to coordinate holistic care with nurses, aides, chaplains, and volunteers.
• Offer bereavement and grief support when needed.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay with mileage reimbursement
• Comprehensive benefits package – medical, dental, vision, 401(k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling for work-life balance
• Supportive leadership that values your voice and professional growth
• Continuing education opportunities to help you advance your career

What You’ll Bring

• Current LSW (required)
• Hospice or healthcare experience preferred, but compassionate professionals from other settings are welcome to apply
• Excellent communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills
• A heart for serving patients and families at a meaningful time in their lives

Why Vitality?

We are more than a hospice company - we are a community of caregivers dedicated to walking beside our patients and families. You’ll join a team that values integrity, collaboration, and compassion, and where your work has visible, immediate impact every day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $67,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

• Company-matching 401(k)
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Year-end and situational performance-based bonuses
• Company-sponsored team appreciation events
• Mileage reimbursement
• Referral program
• TapCheck: Pay-on-demand (access earned wages anytime)
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Work Location: In the Community – Patient Residences (Travel Required)