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Social Worker BSW

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Compensation
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Location
Clinton, AR
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State-Required LicensureBachelor's degree

Job overview

The Hospice Social Worker (BSW) provides psychosocial support to patients and families throughout the hospice journey. The role includes assessing social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs; offering counseling, education, and community referrals; and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to support whole-person care. The social worker monitors changing circumstances and promotes dignity, respect, and advocacy for patients and families.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Psychosocial SupportSocial Needs AssessmentProfessional JudgmentCounselingCommunity ReferralsInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient AdvocacyIllness and Grief DynamicsCompassionTactIndependent WorkTeamworkGrief ResponseCrisis CounselingDiverse PopulationsFamily Systems

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Social WorkCSWE-Accredited SchoolState-Required Licensure1+ Year Social Work Experience3-5 Years Hospice or Healthcare Social Work ExperienceGrief Counseling or Palliative Care Training

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 ready to help patients and families through the hospice journey with compassion and care, we invite you to join us as a Hospice Social Worker (BSW).

We value holistic care—and that means more than just medical treatment. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll provide crucial psychosocial support to patients and their loved ones, helping them find comfort, connection, and peace of mind.

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

  • Provide psychosocial support to patients and families in accordance with an individualized plan of care

  • Conduct assessments to identify social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs

  • Use professional judgment to guide patients and families through the challenges of illness and loss

  • Offer counseling, education, and referrals to community resources

  • Collaborate closely with the hospice interdisciplinary team to support the whole-person needs of those in your care

  • Monitor changes in patient/family circumstances and adjust services accordingly

  • Promote dignity, respect, and advocacy for every patient and family you serve

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited school

  • Licensure as required by the state of employment

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

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

  • Compassion and tact when supporting patients and families during emotionally intense experiences

  • Ability to work independently while contributing meaningfully to a care team

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

  • 3 to 5 years of hospice or healthcare social work experience

  • Familiarity with terminal illness, grief response, and crisis counseling

  • Experience working with diverse populations and family systems

  • Advanced training or certifications in grief counseling or palliative care

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 compassion, knowledge, and heart to hospice care that makes a lasting difference

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: 2026-145374 Category: Social Workers Position Type: Full-Time Company: Gentiva Hospice

How this job compares

Set against the 3,316 open Social Worker jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$67–93K/yr962 salary ranges
  • US median$31–45/hr903 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 22 open Social Worker jobs in Arkansas and 3,316 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arkansas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Social Worker postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,627 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 2,141 of the 3,316 open Social Worker jobs (65%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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