Social Worker (MSW)

Georgia Hospice Care • Valdosta, GA

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About The Position

Georgia Hospice Care is seeking a hospice medical social worker to support patients and their families. Working in accordance with the plan of care, the social worker provides physical, emotional, and spiritual support and helps create meaningful experiences for patients and families. The role includes psychosocial evaluations, ongoing counseling, bereavement services, and community education outreach. Team members have access to supportive leadership and professional development opportunities, with room for advancement.

Requirements

• A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care.
• Master of Social Work degree from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council of Social Work Education.
• Current state license as a social worker.
• At least 2 years of clinical work experience; healthcare or hospice experience is preferred.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently, lift at least 25 pounds, and effectively bear the weight of an average adult.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical work experience in healthcare or hospice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial evaluations.
• Provide ongoing counseling to patients and families.
• Provide bereavement services.
• Conduct community education outreach.
• Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support in accordance with the plan of care.

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement.
• Immediate access to paid time off.
• Employee referral program bonus eligibility.
• Matching 401(k).
• Annual merit increases.
• Years of service award bonuses.
• Financial and legal assistance program.
• Mental health and counseling programs.
• Dental and orthodontic coverage.
• Vision insurance.
• Health care with low premiums.
• $500 matching health savings account.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Fertility assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Room for advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time