Social Worker MSW

Gentiva Hospice • Russellville, AR

7d

About The Position

The Hospice Social Worker (MSW) serves as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team. The role provides emotional, social, and practical support to patients and families navigating serious illness, hospice care, grief, and loss. The social worker assesses patients’ and families’ emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs, develops care plans, provides counseling and crisis intervention, and connects families with resources. The role collaborates with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the well-being of the patient-family unit, while upholding ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care.

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.
• Deliver 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 care plan updates when appropriate.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care.

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.
• Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays for full-time associates.
• Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care.
• Education support and tuition assistance.
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance for full-time associates.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time