Hospice Medical Social Worker, BSW
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Job Description
Bachelor’s Social Worker (BSW) – 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.
The Bachelor of Social Worker approaches each day with a passionate pursuit of caring for patients by working one-on-one with them; helping them identify resources and referrals to achieve their health goals. In this role, you will set the standard for what our patients should experience from VitalCaring. Your dedication to your calling is rewarded by the meaningful relationships you develop with patients and the flexible schedule that allows for work/life balance.
What You'll Do
Perform ongoing assessments of patients to identify psychosocial, financial, environmental and community resource needs.
Utilize the available tools and resources to develop needed interventions and supporting resources to support the patients ability to remain safe at home
Communicate with the care team, physician, payors, patients, and families to address care needs and fulfill the patient's care plan
Deliver high-quality services, as ordered by the physician, including family counseling and caregiver education.
- Thoroughly document care delivery daily in our EMR system
- Contribute to a culture of caring through individual accountability and teamwork
- What Sets You Apart
- Compassionate in care delivery, focused on results
- Solution-driven, self-motivated, and responds with urgency
- Love learning, motivating and inspiring people
- Enthusiastic about working to the highest level of SLP license
- Familiar and comfortable with technology. HCHB experience is a plus
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work.
- Current Social Worker License, valid state driver’s license, and auto liability insurance
- One year of experience as Bachelor of Social Worker in an acute care, rehabilitation, or home health setting.
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?
If you’re passionate about helping patients and families experience dignity, comfort, and meaningful support throughout the hospice journey, we’d love to connect.
- At VitalCaring, every encounter is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
- 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.
Key Responsibilities
Perform ongoing assessments of patients to identify psychosocial, financial, and community resource needs while developing interventions to ensure safety at home. Communicate effectively with the care team, physicians, and families to deliver high-quality services and maintain accurate daily documentation in the EMR system.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school of Social Work and a current Social Worker license. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in an acute care, rehabilitation, or home health setting.
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 32% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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