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Alabama, United States
Onsite
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
401(k) with company match
Employee referral program
Prepaid legal services
Identity theft protection
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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