MSW / Social Worker - Hospice
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BrightSpring Health Services is hiring a MSW / Social Worker - Hospice. Haven Hospice seeks a passionate, dedicated Social Worker in Palatka, FL to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients facing terminal illness, ensuring psychosocial needs are met with dignity and respect within a supportive, fulfilling environment.
Key focus areas include Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families, Evaluate home safety and assist with alternative care plans, and Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support.
Successful candidates bring MSW Accredited By Council On Social Work Education Or Bachelor's In Social Work Accredited By Council On Social Work Education, 1+ Years Experience In Health Care, and Current Licensure According To Medicare Guidelines. Important skills include Communication, Organization Skills, Hospice Philosophy, Issues Of Death/Dying, Psychosocial Needs Assessment, and Home Safety Evaluation.
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Our Company
Haven Hospice
Overview
Office Location: 400 St. Johns Avenue. Palatka, FL 32177
Coverage area: Palatka & Surrounding
Schedule: M-F 8-5
Haven Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Palatka, FL . Our Social Worker s provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness. This role plays a key part in the delivery of holistic care and ensures that patients' psychosocial needs are met with dignity and respect . If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!
How YOU will benefit
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Develop deep meaningful relationships during a personal and significant life stage
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More quality time with patients, allowing for more thoughtful unrushed care
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Provide holistic, person-centered services
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Ability to work independently while also having team support
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Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
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Build strong skills in grief counseling and long-term emotional support
As a Social Worker You will:
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Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families
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Evaluate home safety; assist with alternative care plans when needed
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Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
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Educate and assist with advance directives
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Provide referrals and practical support for patients and families
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Serve as liaison with community resources and agencies
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Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care
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Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families
Benefits and Perks for You!
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Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
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Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
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Tuition discounts & reimbursement
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401(k) with company match
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Generous PTO
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Mileage reimbursement
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Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom , SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
- Benefits may vary by employment status
Qualifications
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A graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
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Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
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Experience in a hospice care preferred.
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Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
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Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation.
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Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
About our Line of Business
At Haven Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring high-quality care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Haven Hospice, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing quality patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have many dedicated health care professionals on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visitwww.havenhospice.com. Follow us onFacebook (https://www.facebook.com/haven.hospice) andLinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/haven-hospice) .
Location : Special Notice
This position is subject to a level 2 background screening. For more information on the Florida state background screening process and standards, please access and review theCare Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. (https://info.flclearinghouse.com/background-screening)
BrightSpring Health Services, and our family of brands, provides equal employment opportunity
Job LocationsUS-FL-PALATKA | US-FL-GAINESVILLE
ID 2026-191313
Line of Business Haven Hospice
Position Type Full-Time
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