Social Worker MSW

Gentiva Hospice•Dyersburg, TN

About The Position

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a Master of Social Work (MSW) professional to provide psychosocial support to hospice patients and their families. As a member of the interdisciplinary care team, the Social Worker helps patients and families navigate serious illness, end-of-life care, and loss with dignity by providing emotional, social, and practical guidance. This is a less-than-full-time position with a flexible schedule for weekday visits; applicants are invited to share their availability. The role includes assessing patients’ and families’ emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs; developing care plans; providing counseling and crisis intervention; connecting families with community resources; and educating them about hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies. The Social Worker monitors and documents psychosocial changes, recommends updates to care plans as appropriate, and upholds ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care. Gentiva is a national provider of hospice, palliative, home health, and advanced illness management services, with nearly 600 locations across 38 states. The position is safety-sensitive, and employees must meet applicable state requirements and minimum eligibility requirements for benefits.

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 develop care plans 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.
Collaborate 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 as needed.
Monitor and document psychosocial changes in patient or family circumstances and recommend care plan updates as 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 employees.
Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program for full-time employees.
Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays for full-time employees.
Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care, for full-time employees.
Education support and tuition assistance for full-time employees.
Free continuing education units (CEUs) for full-time employees.
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage, for full-time employees.