MSW / Social Worker - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services • Hot Springs National Park, AR

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About The Position

Hospice Home Care is seeking a dedicated Social Worker in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients facing terminal illness. The role helps ensure patients’ psychosocial needs are met with dignity and respect as part of holistic, person-centered hospice care. The Social Worker builds relationships with patients and families during a significant life stage, provides grief counseling and long-term emotional support, and works independently with support from the care team.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hospice Home Care provides hospice services to local patients and families, focusing on pain and symptom management alongside emotional and spiritual support. Its services include routine home care, respite, general inpatient care, and continuous care.

Requirements

• Graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, or a graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Meet personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
• At least one year of experience in health care.
• Understand hospice philosophy and issues related to death and dying.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Hold current licensure, according to Medicare guidelines, to practice in the state of operation.
• Be a licensed driver and have an insured, well-maintained automobile in accordance with state or organization requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Hospice experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess the psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Evaluate home safety and assist with alternative care plans when needed.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Educate patients and families about advance directives and assist with them.
• Provide referrals and practical support to patients and families.
• Serve as a liaison with community resources and agencies.
• Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care.
• Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare.
• Tuition discounts and reimbursement.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Access to wellness and discount programs, including Noom, SkinIO virtual skin cancer screening, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, and travel and entertainment discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time