Social Worker (SW)

VITAS Healthcare

Castro Valley (CA)

On-site

USD 50,971 - 53,726

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading end-of-life care provider in California seeks a compassionate Social Worker to support terminally ill patients and their families. You will manage emotional and logistical needs while providing advocacy and emotional support. Candidates should have a Master's of Social Work and at least one year of healthcare experience with a strong emphasis on empathy. This role involves caring for patients in their homes and attending weekly team meetings.

Qualifications

At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
Experience with terminally ill patients is preferred.
Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients.

Responsibilities

Provide emotional and logistical support to patients and families.
Help patients manage affairs and guide families through grief.
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings weekly.

Skills

Excellent listening and communication skills

Advocacy for patients and families

Team-work skills as interdisciplinary member

Knowledge of psychosocial issues

Crisis intervention and bereavement support

Education

Master’s of Social Work from an accredited school

State licensure/certification as required

Job description

Social Worker (SW) – VITAS Healthcare

Join VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end‑of‑life care provider, for our Social Worker (SW) role.

About VITAS Healthcare

Founded in 1978, VITAS provides best‑in‑class patient care and nationwide employment opportunities in 15+ states.

Salary Range: $37 – $39 / hour.

What You’ll Do

As a hospice social worker, you will provide emotional and logistical support to patients and their loved ones during a vulnerable time. You will help patients manage affairs, honor wishes for finances and funeral arrangements, and guide families through the grieving process.

Where You’ll Work

Most of your time will be caring for patients at their homes or in assisted living/skilled nursing facilities. Once per week, you will attend interdisciplinary team meetings at the office.

What’s Expected From You

Possess a social work license, reliable transportation, and at least one year of healthcare experience.
Demonstrate commitment, compassion, and a can‑do attitude.
Center patient welfare and extend comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their lives.

Job Requirements

Ability to travel per job requirements.
Thorough knowledge of community resources or the willingness to acquire it.
Knowledge of psychosocial issues in terminally ill patients and effective interventions.
Team‑work skills as interdisciplinary member.
Excellent listening and communication skills.
Advocacy for patients and families.
Provision of emotional psychological support, counseling, crisis intervention, bereavement support and grief counseling.
Education of patients and families regarding emotional and psychological responses to illness progression.

Qualifications

Master’s of Social Work from an accredited school, or grandfathered 2008 CMS criteria.
At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting.
Experience with terminally ill patients and their families (preferred).
Experience providing counseling and support to patients and families.
Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients and families.
State licensure/certification as required (e.g., BSW in FL or WI).

Minimum State Requirements