Social Worker

Big Bend Hospice • Tallahassee, FL

3d • $55,000 - $60,000

About The Position

Big Bend Hospice is seeking a Social Worker to support patients and families throughout the hospice journey. The Social Worker collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to provide emotional support, education, and connections to community resources. The role includes managing a caseload of approximately 30–35 patients, maintaining timely documentation, and visiting patients in homes, facilities, hospitals, and hospice units across the community. On-call coverage is required every 6–8 weeks.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Florida Social Work License or license-eligible.
• Strong counseling, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to support patients and families through difficult transitions and crises.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team and independently.
• Strong conflict-resolution, relationship-building, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Knowledge of Social Work regulations and ethical standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems.
• Valid Florida Driver's License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare or hospice experience.
• Knowledge of family systems, grief support, terminal illness, and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Complete psychosocial and bereavement assessments for new admissions.
• Provide counseling, emotional support, and crisis intervention for patients and families.
• Educate patients and caregivers about end-of-life care, advance directives, long-term care planning, and available resources.
• Assist with financial assessments and Medicaid application support.
• Connect patients and families with community resources and services.
• Manage a caseload of approximately 30–35 patients and maintain timely documentation.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and collaborative care planning.
• Conduct visits in homes, facilities, hospitals, and hospice units.
• Participate in on-call coverage every 6–8 weeks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time