VITAS Healthcare
Overview
Be among the first 25 applicants. We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. 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 patients reach the end of life with their affairs in order, honoring their wishes for finances, funeral arrangements, and more. Loved ones will trust you to help them navigate the grieving process. Whether you’re granting an end-of-life wish or 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: You will care for hospice patients wherever they call home (private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility). About once a week, you’ll come to the office to meet with the interdisciplinary team (RNs, physicians, chaplains, and fellow nurses) who provide 360-degree support to patients and families. What’s Expected From You
VITAS social workers honor the trust of our patients and center others in their work. In addition to holding 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 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 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 effective psychosocial interventions. 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 within the patient/family unit, within the core IDG, and with community agencies. 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 illness progression. Qualifications
Master 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 of social work experience in a health care setting. Experience as a social worker with the terminally ill and their families preferred. Experience in providing counseling and support to patients and families. Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients and their families. Equivalent experience of licensure may be considered where allowable by state regulations (e.g., a BSW in FL or WI). License and/or Certification if required by state. 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) MO: Baccalaureate Social Worker (BSW) 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, with resources to support your growth. You will be part of a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be counted on as an expert in your field and as a valued team member whose efforts are vital to our hospice mission. Benefits Include
Competitive compensation Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Life insurance 401(k) plan with generous company match Cancer and/or critical illness benefit Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Legal Insurance Roadside Assistance Affinity Program Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.
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Be among the first 25 applicants. We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. 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 patients reach the end of life with their affairs in order, honoring their wishes for finances, funeral arrangements, and more. Loved ones will trust you to help them navigate the grieving process. Whether you’re granting an end-of-life wish or 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: You will care for hospice patients wherever they call home (private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility). About once a week, you’ll come to the office to meet with the interdisciplinary team (RNs, physicians, chaplains, and fellow nurses) who provide 360-degree support to patients and families. What’s Expected From You
VITAS social workers honor the trust of our patients and center others in their work. In addition to holding 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 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 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 effective psychosocial interventions. 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 within the patient/family unit, within the core IDG, and with community agencies. 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 illness progression. Qualifications
Master 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 of social work experience in a health care setting. Experience as a social worker with the terminally ill and their families preferred. Experience in providing counseling and support to patients and families. Empathy and compassion in dealing with seriously ill patients and their families. Equivalent experience of licensure may be considered where allowable by state regulations (e.g., a BSW in FL or WI). License and/or Certification if required by state. 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) MO: Baccalaureate Social Worker (BSW) 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, with resources to support your growth. You will be part of a people-focused organization dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. You will be counted on as an expert in your field and as a valued team member whose efforts are vital to our hospice mission. Benefits Include
Competitive compensation Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Life insurance 401(k) plan with generous company match Cancer and/or critical illness benefit Tuition Reimbursement Paid Time Off Employee Assistance Program Legal Insurance Roadside Assistance Affinity Program Many of our positions offer the opportunity to work day or night shifts, weekdays or weekends.
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