Social Worker, Master of Social Work (MSW) — Hospice

Job overview

The Social Worker, Master of Social Work (MSW) — Hospice role is onsite in Lafayette, LA, as a full-time salaried field clinician. Compensation is not specified. VitalCaring provides home health and hospice services and describes its work as supporting patients and families with compassionate, dignified care. The role exists to support patients and families facing terminal illness through psychosocial assessment, counseling, crisis intervention, and resource coordination. It contributes to holistic hospice care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and helping patients and families navigate practical, emotional, and care-planning needs.

What you'll do

• Assess psychosocial status and family or caregiver needs
• conduct social evaluations
• provide counseling and crisis intervention
• educate the team about cultural factors affecting care
• assist with advance directives
• provide referrals and coordinate community resources
• participate in individualized care planning and interdisciplinary meetings
• maintain clinical and progress notes
• serve as a liaison with community agencies
• participate in quality improvement activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

hospice social worker

vitalcaring group

lafayette la

master of social work

msw

hospice

psychosocial assessment

crisis intervention

resource coordination

interdisciplinary care

full-time

paid time off

401(k) match

tuition reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Six weeks of paid time off annually
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• pharmacy benefits
• virtual and mental health support
• FSAs and HSA
• supplemental health and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• tuition and continuing education reimbursement.

Why this role

Master’s degree in Social Work required; one year of hospice social work experience preferred. The posting describes six weeks of paid time off annually.

About the employer

VitalCaring Group is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.