Master Social Worker

Vitas Healthcare Corporation

Los Angeles (CA)

Hybrid

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in California is seeking a dedicated hospice social worker to provide essential support to patients and their families during end-of-life care. The ideal candidate will have a Masters of Social Work and at least one year of experience in healthcare. Responsibilities include offering emotional and psychological support, counseling, and advocating for patient needs. The organization values compassion and teamwork, offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Join our mission to extend dignity and comfort in the final stage of life.

Qualifications

At least one year social work experience in a healthcare setting is mandatory.
Masters of Social Work from an accredited school is required.
Experience with terminally ill patients and their families is preferable.

Responsibilities

Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
Educate patients and families on emotional responses to illness progression.
Offer bereavement support and grief counseling.

Skills

Emotional and psychological support

Excellent listening skills

Counseling and crisis intervention

Community resources knowledge

Effective communication

Education

Masters of Social Work

Job description

Job Schedule: Full time

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978.

Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry‑leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients’ lives.

Our priority is to care: For our patients, for each other, and for the future.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
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 VITAS 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.

Whether you’re granting an end‑of‑life wish or simply listening to a patient’s stories at their bedside, your actions—large and small—will make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and their families.

WHERE YOU’LL WORK

Each day is different for our social workers. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients wherever they call home, which may be a private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility.

About once a week, you'll come to the office to meet with the rest of your interdisciplinary team: the RNs, physicians, chaplains, and fellow nurses who work together to provide 360‑degree support to the patients and families we serve.

WHAT’S EXPECTED FROM YOU

VITAS social workers honor the trust of our patients and center others in their work. In addition to having your social work license, reliable transportation, and at least one year of social work experience in a health care setting, you'll approach your work with the traits that make the VITAS Difference: Commitment, Compassion, and a Can‑do Attitude.

You will keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life’s journey.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel per job requirements.
Thorough knowledge of community resources or the desire/ability to obtain this knowledge.
Knowledge of key psychosocial issues prevalent with terminally ill patients and their family/caregivers, including the knowledge of effective psychosocial interventions to address those issues.
Capacity to relate and work well with others as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Ability to be an effective patient and family advocate- both within the patient/family unit, within the core IDG, and within community agencies and the like.

Provide emotional and psychological support to patients and families.
Offer counseling and crisis intervention services.
Provide bereavement support and grief counseling.
Educate patients and families on the emotional and psychological response to the illness progression.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters of Social Work required from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, unless grandfathered in per the 2008 Medicare Hospice Condition of Participation.
At least one year social work experience in a health care setting.
Experience as a social worker with the terminally ill and their families, preferred.
Equivalent experience of licensure may be considered where allowable by State Regulations. (i.e. a BSW in FL or WI) License and/or Certification if required by State.

Experience in providing counseling and support to patients and families.
Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients and their families.

Minimum State Requirements for the following states:

AL: Licensed Bachelors of Social Work (LBSW)

CA: BSW cannot be used as the core SW.

CT: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW)

DC: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW)

DE: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)

FL: BSW

GA: Licensed Master Social Worker

IL: Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

NJ: Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

OH: Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

PA: Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

TX: Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker (LBSW)

VA: Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

WI: Social Worker Certificate

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

EOE/AA M/F/D/V

About Us

VITAS® Healthcare is the nation’s leading provider of end‑of‑life care, and has the resources and expertise to support your personal and professional growth. As a member of the VITAS team, you’ll find fulfillment working for a people‑focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be more than just an employee: You will be counted on as an expert in your field, and as a valued team member whose efforts are respected and vital to our hospice mission.

All VITAS employees commit to fulfilling their duties and responsibilities with the highest regard for professionalism, collaboration and teamwork, and an eye focused constantly on growth and improvement. We serve with commitment and compassion, and position ourselves for the future by embracing, innovating, and leading change. If you are that person, make your voice heard—find your purpose at VITAS today.

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