Gentiva Hospice-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Savannah, GA

Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences. If you’re driven by compassion and committed to guiding others through serious illness and loss, we invite you to join our team as a Hospice Social Worker (MSW). We believe that holistic care includes emotional, social, and spiritual support. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure patients and families receive the guidance and resources they need to navigate the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind.

  • Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team
  • Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families
  • Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care
  • Work closely 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 on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies
  • Assist with long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed
  • 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
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
  • Current licensure as required by the state of employment
  • Minimum of 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
  • 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
  • Bilingual skills
  • Competitive Pay
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • National & Local Recognition Programs
  • Teammate Assistance Fund
  • 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)
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