Social Worker MSW (license required)
Part-timeHot Springs, ARPart-timePosted 4mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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Gentiva is hiring a Social Worker MSW (license required). The Hospice Social Worker (MSW) provides psychosocial support to patients and families navigating serious illness and loss. This role involves assessing emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs, delivering counseling and crisis intervention, and educating families on hospice services, grief, and coping strategies. The social worker collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care and support.
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, State Licensure, and 1+ Years Healthcare Social Work Experience. Important skills include Psychosocial Support, Assessments And Care Planning, Crisis Intervention, Resource Support, Educating Families On Hospice Services, and Advance Care Planning. Preferred (not required): Counseling, Supporting Terminally Ill Patients And Their Families, and Palliative Care Training.
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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
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
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: 2026-138801 Category: Social Workers Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: Gentiva Hospice
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