MSW / Social Worker - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services • Little Rock, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hospice Home Care is seeking a passionate, dedicated Social Worker to join their team in Little Rock, AR. The Social Worker will provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness. This role is crucial in delivering holistic care and ensuring patients' psychosocial needs are met with dignity and respect. The position offers a supportive and fulfilling environment where skills and empathy can shine, with opportunities for meaningful relationships and thoughtful, unrushed patient care. The role also provides opportunities for skill-building in grief counseling and long-term emotional support, along with job stability and advancement opportunities.

Requirements

• 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).
• Minimum of one (1) years’ experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
• Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• Experience in a hospice care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families
• Evaluate home safety; assist with alternative care plans when needed
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Educate and assist with advance directives
• Provide referrals and practical support for patients and families
• Serve as liaison with community resources and agencies
• Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care
• Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Mileage reimbursement
• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees