Vitalcaring Group
OpenSocial Worker, MSW - Hospice -$5,000 Sign-on Bonus
- Location
- Butler, Alabama, United States
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
- Last seen
- Aug 16, 2026
About the role
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 relatio
