Social Worker MSW Hospice
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Gentiva is hiring a Social Worker MSW Hospice. The Hospice Social Worker (MSW) provides psychosocial support to patients and families navigating end-of-life care. This role involves assessments, care planning, counseling, and crisis intervention, ensuring holistic support. The social worker collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to guide families through the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind.
Key focus areas include Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team, Provide assessments and care planning based on patient and family needs, and Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support.
Successful candidates bring Master’s Degree In Social Work, Current Licensure As Required By State, and Minimum 1 Year Experience As Social Worker In Healthcare Or Hospice. Important skills include Psychosocial Support, Assessments, Care Planning, Crisis Intervention, Resource Support, and Educating Families. Preferred (not required): Counseling, Palliative Care Training, and Bilingual Skills.
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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 (MSW).
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 (MSW), You Will:
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Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team
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Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families
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Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care
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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
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Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies
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Assist with long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed
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Monitor and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate
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Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care
Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.
Salary Range – $66,610 - 83,265
Full Time Employee Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision
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Wellness Program and Resources
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401k match
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PTO
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FMLA, ADA and other federal and state required leaves
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Short/Long Term Disability
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HSA Contribution
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Mileage or Fleet Car Program
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Cell Phone Reimbursement (for eligible roles)
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Short Term Incentive (for eligible roles)
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Tuition Reimbursement
About You
Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:
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Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
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Current licensure as required by the state of employment
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Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting
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Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care
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Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations
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Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
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3 to 5 years of experience as a Social Worker in hospice or healthcare
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Experience supporting terminally ill patients and their families
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Advanced grief counseling or palliative care training
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Bilingual skills
We Offer
Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):
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Competitive Pay
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401(k) with Company Match
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Career Advancement Opportunities
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National & Local Recognition Programs
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Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
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Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
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Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
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Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
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Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
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Education Support & Tuition Assistance
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Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
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Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
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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
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This is a safety-sensitive position
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Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
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Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
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We are proud to be an EEO employer
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We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2026-141004 Category: Social Workers Position Type: Full-Time Company: Heartland Hospice
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