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Social Worker MSW

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Compensation
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Location
Chipley, FL
Schedule
Other
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State Licensure As Required By FloridaMaster's degree

Job overview

The hospice social worker provides compassionate psychosocial support, assessments, counseling, and resource navigation for patients and families facing serious illness and end-of-life, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to ensure dignified care.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Psychosocial Dynamics KnowledgeEmpathetic SupportStrong CommunicationCultural SensitivityAdvanced Grief Counseling

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Social WorkState Licensure as Required by Florida1+ Years Experience as Social Worker in Healthcare or Hospice3-5 Years Experience as Social Worker in Hospice or HealthcareAdvanced Grief Counseling or Palliative Care Training

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
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 (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:

  • 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

This position requires a Florida Level 2 background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For information regarding the screening process, please visit the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education & Awareness website:https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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: 2026-142095 Category: Social Workers Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: Emerald Coast Hospice

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