Social Worker, MSW - Hospice -$5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Master’s Social Worker (MSW) – Hospice Field-Based | Patient & Family-Centered End-of-Life Care Join VitalCaring – Where Your Work Changes Lives At VitalCaring, we believe hospice care is about more than supporting a patient’s clinical needs - it’s about bringing comfort, dignity, guidance, and compassion to patients and families during one of life’s most meaningful transitions.

As a

Master’s Social Worker (MSW) in Hospice , you’ll play an essential role in helping patients and families navigate the emotional, social, practical, and financial challenges that can accompany a terminal illness.

This is a role for someone who leads with empathy, understands the complexities of end-of-life care, and feels called to support patients and families when they need it most.

Why Join VitalCaring?

Meaningful Impact

– Support patients and families through some of life’s most important and challenging moments

Autonomy + Flexibility

– Manage your day in a field-based, patient- and family-focused role

Collaborative Hospice Team

– Partner closely with nurses, physicians, chaplains, aides, and other interdisciplinary team members

Purpose-Driven Care

– Help patients and families navigate end-of-life decisions with dignity, compassion, and respect

Growth & Development

– Ongoing training and opportunities to grow your career

Comprehensive Benefits

– Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, PTO, and more

What You’ll Do Support Patients & Families

Assess the psychosocial needs of patients and families related to terminal illness, end-of-life care, and the home environment

Evaluate family dynamics, caregiver capabilities, communication patterns, coping needs, and potential psychosocial risks

Provide counseling, emotional support, and crisis intervention to patients and caregivers as needed

Help patients and families navigate stress, anticipatory grief, changing family roles, and end-of-life concerns

Recognize and support cultural needs, traditions, values, and preferences that may influence care

Guide End-of-Life Planning & Resources

Educate and support patients and families with advance directives and healthcare decision-making

Assist with practical needs including financial, legal, funeral, and end-of-life planning

Connect patients and families with community resources and support services

Serve as a liaison between patients, caregivers, community agencies, and other available resources

Build and maintain relationships with public and private community organizations that can support patient and family needs

Collaborate with the Hospice Care Team

Participate in developing and updating individualized plans of care with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team

Participate in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings and contribute psychosocial insight to care planning

Partner with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, and other team members to provide holistic end-of-life care

Help the care team understand significant social, emotional, cultural, and family factors impacting the patient’s experience

Advocate for patient and family needs, preferences, dignity, and quality of life throughout the hospice journey

Document & Communicate

Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, assessments, and progress notes

Communicate changes in psychosocial needs, risks, and concerns to the appropriate interdisciplinary team members

Maintain strong communication with patients, caregivers, community partners, and the hospice team

Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities

Uphold professional, ethical, and regulatory standards for hospice social work

What Sets You Apart

Deep empathy and emotional intelligence

Comfort supporting patients and families through end-of-life experiences

Ability to navigate complex family dynamics and sensitive conversations with compassion

Strong crisis intervention, counseling, and problem-solving skills

Respect for diverse cultural beliefs, traditions, and approaches to death and dying

Resourceful, calm, and solutions-oriented approach

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Genuine passion for hospice and patient- and family-centered care

What You Bring

Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)

Meets applicable hospice personnel qualifications and state requirements

1+ year of MSW experience in a hospice setting

Understanding of hospice philosophy and issues related to death, dying, grief, and end-of-life care

Ability to communicate tactfully and compassionately with patients, families, caregivers, community partners, and the care team

Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and automobile insurance if making home visits

Who We Are Founded in 2021, VitalCaring is a leading home health and hospice provider with 100+ locations nationwide. Our mission is simple:

to transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring.

Our values guide everything we do:

Trustworthy. Capable. Compassionate. Proactive. Called.

Ready to Make a Difference? Hospice social work is more than a profession—it’s an opportunity to provide comfort, guidance, and meaningful support when patients and families need it most.

If you’re passionate about helping people navigate end-of-life care with dignity and compassion, we’d love to connect.

Benefits That Support You Health & Wellness Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage Pharmacy benefits Virtual care and mental health support Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) Supplemental health and life insurance

Financial & Protection 401(k) with company match Employee referral program Prepaid legal services Identity theft protection

Work-Life Balance & Perks Generous paid time off Pet insurance Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.

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