Hospice Social Worker (MSW) - Impactful Care & Growth

VitalCaring Group; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks paid time off

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families facing terminal illness with emotional support, resource coordination, crisis intervention, and compassionate guidance, aligned with our values of trust, capability, compassion, proactivity, and calling.

As a full-time salaried clinician, you will assess psychosocial needs, coordinate resources, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure dignified, holistic care.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• One year of social work experience in a hospice setting preferred; strong understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life issues.
• Ability to work tactfully with patients, families, and the community.
• If performing home visits: must be a licensed driver with an insured, reliable automobile.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial status of patients and families/caregivers related to the terminal diagnosis and home environment; communicate findings to the RN and interdisciplinary group.
• Conduct social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver capacity, communication patterns, and risks such as suicide, neglect, or abuse.
• Provide counseling to patients and families experiencing stress, grief, and coping challenges; offer crisis intervention when needed.
• Educate and assist patients and families in completing advance directives.
• Provide information, guidance, and referrals for practical and environmental needs, including community resources, financial supports, legal considerations, and environmental challenges affecting care.

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families facing terminal illness with emotional support, resource coordination, crisis intervention, and compassionate guidance, aligned with our values of trust, capability, compassion, proactivity, and calling.

As a full-time salaried clinician, you will assess psychosocial needs, coordinate resources, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure dignified, holistic care.