Hospice Social Worker

Big Bend Hospice • Blountstown, FL

75d • Hybrid

About The Position

Big Bend Hospice is growing and expanding its hospice services throughout Jackson, Holmes, Washington, Calhoun, Gulf, and Bay Counties. They are looking for compassionate, mission-driven Social Workers to provide exceptional end-of-life care and support to patients and families in Northwest Florida. This role offers a unique opportunity to help build something meaningful and make a lasting impact. The Hospice Social Worker will provide advocacy, counseling, resources, guidance, and compassionate support to patients and families during difficult moments, ensuring dignity, comfort, and compassionate care. This position involves serving patients wherever they call home and making a meaningful difference in the communities served.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout Jackson, Holmes, Washington, Calhoun, Gulf, and Bay Counties as needed to serve patients and families.

Nice To Haves

• Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license-eligible.
• Two years of experience in hospice, palliative care, home health, oncology, or another healthcare setting.
• Experience with grief counseling and end-of-life care.
• Knowledge of community resources, government assistance programs, and other services available to patients and families.
• Strong communication, counseling, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families.
• Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention to patients and caregivers.
• Assist patients and families with advance care planning, community resources, financial assistance, and long-term care planning.
• Advocate for patient wishes and help patients and families navigate difficult decisions with compassion and respect.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, hospice aides, volunteers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to the development of individualized plans of care.
• Educate patients and caregivers about available resources, programs, and benefits.
• Provide care wherever patients call home, including private residences, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, and inpatient hospice settings.
• Participate in the on-call rotation as assigned.
• Participate in holiday rotation.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• The unique opportunity to help build and grow something meaningful from the ground up.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level