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Social Worker MSW

Gentiva Hospice•Dyersburg, TN

About The Position

The Hospice Social Worker (MSW) provides psychosocial support as a key member of the interdisciplinary care team, helping patients and families navigate serious illness, hospice care, grief, and loss. The role includes assessing emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs; developing care plans; providing counseling and crisis intervention; and connecting families with practical resources. The social worker collaborates with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other team members to support the emotional and social well-being of the patient-family unit. This is a less-than-full-time position with a flexible schedule assisting with weekday visits.

Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
  • Current licensure as required by the state of employment.
  • Minimum of 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.
  • Provide assessments and care planning based on patients’ and families’ emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs.
  • 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 when needed.
  • Monitor and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan-of-care 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.
  • Full-time associates: Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Full-time associates: Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
  • Full-time associates: Generous paid time off and 7 paid holidays.
  • Full-time associates: Wellness programs, including telemedicine, diabetes management, and joint and spine concierge care.
  • Full-time associates: Education support and tuition assistance.
  • Full-time associates: Free continuing education units (CEUs).
  • Full-time associates: Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Full-time associates: Voluntary benefits, including pet, critical illness, accident, and long-term care coverage.

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