Social Worker BSW Hospice

Gentiva Hospice•Carroll, IA

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About The Position

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a BSW Hospice Social Worker to provide psychosocial support to patients and families throughout the hospice journey. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, the social worker supports patients’ and loved ones’ social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs, helping them navigate illness, loss, and end-of-life care. Services are guided by individualized plans of care and adjusted as patient and family circumstances change. The role promotes dignity, respect, and advocacy while providing counseling, education, and referrals to community resources. Gentiva is a national provider of hospice, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of clinicians across 38 states. The position is safety-sensitive. State-specific requirements apply where applicable; employees must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited school.
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, and end-of-life care.
Compassion and tact when supporting patients and families during emotionally intense experiences.
Ability to work independently while contributing meaningfully to a care team.

Nice To Haves

3 to 5 years of hospice or healthcare social work experience.
Familiarity with terminal illness, grief response, and crisis counseling.
Experience working with diverse populations and family systems.
Advanced training or certifications in grief counseling or palliative care.

Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial support to patients and families in accordance with individualized plans of care.
Assess social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs.
Use professional judgment to guide patients and families through illness and loss.
Provide counseling, education, and referrals to community resources.
Collaborate with the hospice interdisciplinary team to support patients’ whole-person needs.
Monitor changes in patient and family circumstances and adjust services accordingly.
Promote dignity, respect, and advocacy for each patient and family.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
401(k) with company match.
Career advancement opportunities.
National and local recognition programs.
Teammate Assistance Fund.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time associates.
Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program for full-time associates.
Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays for full-time associates.
Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care, for full-time associates.
Education support and tuition assistance for full-time associates.
Free continuing education units (CEUs) for full-time associates.
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance for full-time associates.
Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage, for full-time associates.