Hospice Social Worker - Compassionate End-of-Life Care

Vitas Healthcare Corporation; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

VITAS Healthcare in Florida is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide emotional and logistical support to patients and families during a vulnerable time.

The role requires a Master of Social Work, state licensure or eligibility, and willingness to travel. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to extend comfort and dignity at the end of life and support families through bereavement and planning processes.

Qualifications

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program.
• At least one year of social work experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional and logistical support to patients and families.
• Assist with financial, funeral, and end-of-life planning discussions.
• Offer counseling and crisis intervention services to patients and families.
• Provide bereavement support and grief counseling.
• Educate patients and families on emotional responses to illness progression.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent listening

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Active Social Work license or eligibility

Job description

VITAS Healthcare in Florida is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to provide emotional and logistical support to patients and families during a vulnerable time.

The role requires a Master of Social Work, state licensure or eligibility, and willingness to travel. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to extend comfort and dignity at the end of life and support families through bereavement and planning processes.