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?
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Meaningful Impact – Support patients and families through some of life’s most important and challenging moments
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Autonomy + Flexibility – Manage your day in a field-based, patient- and family-focused role
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Collaborative Hospice Team – Partner closely with nurses, physicians, chaplains, aides, and other interdisciplinary team members
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Purpose-Driven Care – Help patients and families navigate end-of-life decisions with dignity, compassion, and respect
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Growth & Development – Ongoing training and opportunities to grow your career
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Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, PTO, and more
What You’ll Do
Support Patients & Families
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Assess the psychosocial needs of patients and families related to terminal illness, end-of-life care, and the home environment
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Evaluate family dynamics, caregiver capabilities, communication patterns, coping needs, and potential psychosocial risks
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Provide counseling, emotional support, and crisis intervention to patients and caregivers as needed
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Help patients and families navigate stress, anticipatory grief, changing family roles, and end-of-life concerns
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Recognize and support cultural needs, traditions, values, and preferences that may influence care
Guide End-of-Life Planning & Resources
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Educate and support patients and families with advance directives and healthcare decision-making
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Assist with practical needs including financial, legal, funeral, and end-of-life planning
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Connect patients and families with community resources and support services
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Serve as a liaison between patients, caregivers, community agencies, and other available resources
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Build and maintain relationships with public and private community organizations that can support patient and family needs
Collaborate with the Hospice Care Team
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Participate in developing and updating individualized plans of care with the patient, family, and interdisciplinary team
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Participate in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary group meetings and contribute psychosocial insight to care planning
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Partner with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, and other team members to provide holistic end-of-life care
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Help the care team understand significant social, emotional, cultural, and family factors impacting the patient’s experience
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Advocate for patient and family needs, preferences, dignity, and quality of life throughout the hospice journey
Document & Communicate
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, assessments, and progress notes
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Communicate changes in psychosocial needs, risks, and concerns to the appropriate interdisciplinary team members
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Maintain strong communication with patients, caregivers, community partners, and the hospice team
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Participate in quality assessment and performance improvement activities
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Uphold professional, ethical, and regulatory standards for hospice social work
What Sets You Apart
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Deep empathy and emotional intelligence
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Comfort supporting patients and families through end-of-life experiences
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Ability to navigate complex family dynamics and sensitive conversations with compassion
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Strong crisis intervention, counseling, and problem-solving skills
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Respect for diverse cultural beliefs, traditions, and approaches to death and dying
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Resourceful, calm, and solutions-oriented approach
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Excellent communication and organizational skills
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Genuine passion for hospice and patient- and family-centered care
What You Bring
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Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW)
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Meets applicable hospice personnel qualifications and state requirements
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1+ year of MSW experience in a hospice setting
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Understanding of hospice philosophy and issues related to death, dying, grief, and end-of-life care
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Ability to communicate tactfully and compassionately with patients, families, caregivers, community partners, and the care team
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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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