VitalCaring Group·Butler, Alabama
The Hospice Social Worker will support patients and families facing terminal illness by providing emotional support, coordinating resources, offering crisis intervention, and providing compassionate guidance aligned with holistic care principles. Essential functions include conducting psychosocial assessments, providing counseling, educating on advance directives, coordinating practical needs, and collaborating within the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.
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Offering a 5,000 Sign-on Bonus - Must be LMSW licensed in Alabama.
Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we’re more than a home health and hospice provider—we’re a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.
Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.
Why Choose VitalCaring?
Work That Fits Your Life – Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you’ll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impact—while still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you’ll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.
Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity.
Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success.
Grow Your Career – Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
Competitive Pay & Benefits – Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensation package that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well- being—offering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We celebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team achievements.
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At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Hospice Social Worker, you will support patients and families facing terminal illness by providing emotional support, resource coordination, crisis intervention, and compassionate guidance. Working in alignment with our values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—you will help ensure every encounter is meaningful and centered on dignity, comfort, and holistic care.
Psychosocial Assessment & Support
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.
Resource Coordination
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.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
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.
Communication & Documentation
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.
Additional Responsibilities
Actively participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Branch Director.
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Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) and are preferred to have one year of social work experience in a hospice setting, demonstrating a strong understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life issues. Applicants must also be able to work tactfully with diverse groups and must have a licensed driver with an insured, reliable automobile if performing home visits.
Market context
Hospice social worker roles in Alabama are often tied to steady demand for end-of-life support, care coordination, and family counseling. Competition can be strongest for candidates with an MSW, hospice experience, and comfort working tactfully with diverse groups on sensitive issues. Before applying, review how your background fits hospice philosophy and note that the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original posting, which can save research time.