Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

Job overview

Hospice Social Worker (MSW), onsite, Butler, AL. Compensation is not specified. VitalCaring is a leading home health and hospice provider.

What you'll do

• 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. Assess and educate the interdisciplinary team on cultural factors influencing care, including communication norms, family dynamics, space, traditions, and taboos. 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. Maintain and develop relationships with public and private community agencies to expand resource options. Assist patients and families with funeral planning, financial and legal matters, and health care decisions. Participate in developing individualized plans of care, involving the patient and family in decision-making. Attend interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings to help the team understand the psychosocial impacts of terminal illness. Assist physicians and team members in understanding significant social and emotional factors that influence patient health, comfort, and coping. Maintain accurate clinical and progress notes for all patients receiving social work services. Serve as a liaison between patients/families and community agencies to ensure seamless support and care coordination. Actively participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities. Perform other duties as assigned by the Branch Director.

What we're looking for

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Experience

One year of social work experience in a hospice setting preferred

Skills & competencies

hospice social worker

msw

butler al

vitalcaring group

hospice

social work

patient support

full-time

day shift

no weekends

no on-call

Benefits & perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, PTO

About the employer

VitalCaring Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.