Hospice Social Worker
About The Position
We're expanding our hospice services into Jackson, Holmes, Washington, Calhoun, Gulf, and Bay Counties, and we're looking for compassionate, mission-driven Social Workers to help us bring exceptional end-of-life care to patients and families throughout the region. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing team while making a profound impact in the communities you serve. If you're passionate about advocacy, counseling, and ensuring patients experience dignity, comfort, and compassionate care, we'd love to meet you. As one of our first Social Workers supporting this growing service area, you'll have the opportunity to help establish and grow hospice services in Northwest Florida, build lasting relationships with patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners, enjoy autonomy while working as part of a highly supportive interdisciplinary team, serve patients wherever they call home, and make a meaningful difference in underserved communities. Every day brings the opportunity to provide comfort, guidance, and hope during life's most important moments.
Requirements
- Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW)
- Valid Florida driver's license
- Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance
- Ability to travel throughout Jackson, Holmes, Washington, Calhoun, Gulf, and Bay Counties
Nice To Haves
- Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license-eligible
- Two years of hospice, palliative care, home health, oncology, or healthcare experience
- Experience with grief counseling and end-of-life care
- Knowledge of community resources and government assistance programs
- Strong communication, counseling, and organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families
- Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention
- Assist patients and caregivers with advance care planning, community resources, financial assistance, and long-term care planning
- Advocate for patient wishes and help families navigate difficult decisions
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, hospice aides, volunteers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop individualized plans of care
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding available resources and benefits
- Provide care in homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, and inpatient hospice settings
- Participate in an on-call rotation as assigned
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 collaborative interdisciplinary team
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
