Social Worker MSW

Heartland Hospice•Windsor Mill, MD

12d

About The Position

Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, is seeking a Master of Social Work (MSW) professional to provide psychosocial support to hospice patients and their families. As a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Social Worker helps patients and families navigate serious illness, end-of-life care, and loss with dignity and peace of mind. The role includes assessing emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs; developing care plans; providing counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support; educating families; and coordinating with care team members and community resources. The Social Worker monitors and documents psychosocial changes and recommends updates to the plan of care as appropriate, while upholding ethical standards and professional judgment. The position is full-time and safety-sensitive. Heartland Hospice provides care in the comfort of patients’ homes. The stated salary range is $70,490 to $88,115; compensation may vary based on factors including geographic location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, and internal and department equity. Benefits are subject to eligibility and applicable state requirements.

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.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team.
Assess and plan care based on patients’ and families’ emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs.
Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care.
Work 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 patient or family circumstances 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 programs 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.
Cell phone reimbursement for eligible roles.
Short-term incentive for eligible roles.
Tuition reimbursement and education support.
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.