Medical Social Worker, MSW - Hospice - PRN

Master’s Social Worker (MSW) – Hospice
Field-Based | Patient & Family-Centered Hospice Care
Join VitalCaring – Where Your Work Changes Lives
At VitalCaring, we believe hospice care is about more than managing symptoms—it’s about bringing comfort, dignity, support, and meaningful connection to patients and families during one of life’s most important journeys.
As a Master’s Social Worker (MSW) in Hospice, you’ll provide essential emotional, psychosocial, and practical support to patients and their loved ones as they navigate terminal illness and end-of-life care. You’ll be an important part of the interdisciplinary hospice team, helping families cope, plan, connect with resources, and feel supported through every stage of the journey.
This is a role for someone who leads with compassion, understands the unique needs of hospice patients and families, and feels called to make a meaningful difference when it matters most.
Why Join VitalCaring?
Meaningful Impact – Support patients and families through some of life’s most meaningful and challenging moments
Purpose-Driven Care – Help patients experience dignity, comfort, and quality of life throughout their hospice journey
Autonomy + Flexibility – Manage your day in a field-based, patient-focused role
Collaborative Team – Work alongside nurses, physicians, chaplains, aides, and other members of the interdisciplinary hospice team
Growth & Development – Build your expertise through ongoing training and professional development
Work-Life Balance – Flexibility designed to support a sustainable 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, coping, family dynamics, and the home environment
Provide counseling, emotional support, and guidance to patients and caregivers throughout the hospice journey
Identify psychosocial risks and provide appropriate interventions and crisis support when needed
Help patients and families navigate the emotional and practical challenges associated with end-of-life care
Provide culturally sensitive support that recognizes each patient’s individual beliefs, traditions, values, and family dynamics
Guide End-of-Life Planning & Resources
Educate and assist patients and families with advance directives and healthcare decision-making
Connect patients and families with community resources and support services
Assist with practical needs related to financial, legal, healthcare, and funeral planning
Serve as a trusted resource to patients and caregivers as needs evolve throughout the hospice journey
Collaborate with the Hospice Care Team
Participate in developing individualized plans of care with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team
Attend interdisciplinary group meetings and provide insight into psychosocial factors affecting the patient and family
Partner with physicians, nurses, and other team members to support a holistic approach to end-of-life care
Help the care team understand significant social and emotional factors related to terminal illness and death and dying
Document & Communicate
Maintain accurate and timely clinical records, assessmen