Social Worker MSW

Gentiva Hospice • Castle Rock, CO

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About The Position

The Hospice Social Worker (MSW) is a key member of the interdisciplinary care team and provides psychosocial support to patients and families navigating serious illness, hospice care, grief, and loss. The role supports holistic care by addressing emotional, social, cultural, environmental, and psychological needs, helping patients and families pursue end-of-life experiences with dignity and peace of mind.

The social worker assesses patient and family needs, develops care plans, offers counseling and crisis intervention, and connects families with practical resources and community services. The role also includes educating families about hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies; monitoring and documenting psychosocial changes; and recommending updates to the plan of care as appropriate. The position requires ethical professional judgment and compassionate support in emotionally intense situations.

This is a safety-sensitive position. Compensation is $30.00 to $35.00 per hour and may vary based on factors including location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, and internal and department equity. Applications are accepted through 11/13/2026.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current 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, loss, and end-of-life care.
• Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations.
• Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems.

Nice To Haves

• 3 to 5 years of experience as a Social Worker in hospice or healthcare.
• Experience supporting terminally ill patients and their families.
• Advanced grief counseling or palliative care training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team.
• Assess and plan care based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the emotional and social well-being of the patient-family unit.
• Educate families about hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies.
• Assist with long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation.
• Monitor and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Wellness program and resources
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• FMLA, ADA, and other federal and state-required leaves
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution
• Mileage reimbursement or fleet car program
• Tuition reimbursement and education support
• Phone allowance
• Career advancement opportunities
• National and local recognition programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Seven paid holidays
• Free continuing education units (CEUs)
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage

What This Job Offers

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