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Overview

Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences.

If you’re ready to help patients and families through the hospice journey with compassion and care, we invite you to join us as a Hospice Social Worker (BSW).

We value holistic care—and that means more than just medical treatment. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll provide crucial psychosocial support to patients and their loved ones, helping them find comfort, connection, and peace of mind.

As a Hospice Social Worker (BSW), You Will:

* Provide psychosocial support to patients and families in accordance with an individualized plan of care

* Conduct assessments to identify social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs

* Use professional judgment to guide patients and families through the challenges of illness and loss

* Offer counseling, education, and referrals to community resources

* Collaborate closely with the hospice interdisciplinary team to support the whole-person needs of those in your care

* Monitor changes in patient/family circumstances and adjust services accordingly

* Promote dignity, respect, and advocacy for every patient and family you serve

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

* Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited school

* Licensure as required by the state of employment

* At least 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting

* Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, and end-of-life care

* Compassion and tact when supporting patients and families during emotionally intense experiences

* Ability to work independently while contributing meaningfully to a care team

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

* 3 to 5 years of hospice or healthcare social work experience

* Familiarity with terminal illness, grief response, and crisis counseling

* Experience working with diverse populations and family systems

* Advanced training or certifications in grief counseling or palliative care

We Offer

Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):

* Competitive Pay

* 401(k) with Company Match

* Career Advancement Opportunities

* National & Local Recognition Programs

* Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

* Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program

* Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

* Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)

* Education Support & Tuition Assistance

* Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

* Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance

* Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

Ready to Join a Team That Cares?

Apply today and bring your compassion, knowledge, and heart to hospice care that makes a lasting difference

Legalese

+ This is a safety-sensitive position

+ Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits

+ Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements

+ We are proud to be an EEO employer

+ We maintain a drug-free workplace

Keywords: Hospice Social Worker, Palliative Care Social Worker, Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, Clinical Social Worker, Medical Social Worker, Behavioral Health Social Worker, BSW

ReqID: 2025-126173

Category: Social Workers

Position Type: Full-Time

Company: Gentiva Hospice