Vitalcaring Group

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Social 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