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Social Worker MSW (license required)

Part-time

Gentiva

Grove Hill, ALPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Grove Hill, AL
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current Licensure As Required By The State Of EmploymentMaster's degree

Job overview

Gentiva is hiring a Social Worker MSW (license required). The Hospice Social Worker (LMSW) provides psychosocial support to patients and families navigating serious illness and loss. This role involves assessing needs, developing care plans, delivering counseling and crisis intervention, and educating families on hospice services, grief, and long-term planning. The social worker collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive emotional, social, and spiritual support.

Key focus areas include Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team, Provide assessments and care planning based on emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs, and Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support.

Successful candidates bring Master's Degree In Social Work (MSW) From A CSWE-Accredited Program, Current Licensure As Required By The State Of Employment, and 1 Year Of Experience As A Social Worker In A Healthcare Or Hospice Setting. Important skills include Psychosocial Support, Assessments, Care Planning, Crisis Intervention, Resource Support, and Educating Families On Hospice Services. Preferred (not required): Counseling and Palliative Care Training.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Psychosocial SupportAssessmentsCare PlanningCounselingCrisis InterventionResource SupportEducating Families on Hospice ServicesGrief and Coping StrategiesLong-Term PlanningCommunity ReferralsResource NavigationMonitoring and Documenting Psychosocial ChangesEthical Standards in End-of-Life CareProfessional Judgment in End-of-Life CareKnowledge of Psychosocial Dynamics of Illness, Grief, Loss, and End-of-Life CareEmpathetic SupportMaintain Boundaries in Emotionally Intense SituationsCommunicationCultural SensitivityRespect for Diverse Family SystemsPalliative Care Training

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) From a CSWE-Accredited ProgramCurrent Licensure as Required by the State of Employment1 Year of Experience as a Social Worker in a Healthcare or Hospice Setting3 to 5 Years of Experience as a Social Worker in Hospice or HealthcareExperience Supporting Terminally Ill Patients and Their Families

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Overview

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

If you’re driven by compassion and committed to guiding others through serious illness and loss, we invite you to join our team as a Hospice Social Worker (LMSW).

Hiring a PRN LMSW (flexible days and hours)!

We believe that holistic care includes emotional, social, and spiritual support. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure patients and families receive the guidance and resources they need to navigate the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind.

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

  • Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team

  • Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families

  • Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care

  • Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the emotional and social well-being of the patient-family unit

  • Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies

  • Assist with long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed

  • Monitor and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate

  • Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program

  • Current licensure as required by the state of employment

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting

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

  • Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations

  • Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

  • 3 to 5 years of experience as a Social Worker in hospice or healthcare

  • Experience supporting terminally ill patients and their families

  • Advanced grief counseling or palliative care training

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 heart and your clinical expertise to a team that values whole-person care.

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

ReqID: 2026-139454 Category: Social Workers Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: SouthernCare

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