**Overview** **Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences.** If you’re ready to help patients and families through the hospice journey with compassion and care, we invite you to join us as a Hospice Social Worker (BSW). We value holistic care—and that means more than just medical treatment. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll provide crucial psychosocial support to patients and their loved ones, helping them find comfort, connection, and peace of mind. **As a Hospice Social Worker (BSW), You Will:** * Provide psychosocial support to patients and families in accordance with an individualized plan of care * Conduct assessments to identify social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs * Use professional judgment to guide patients and families through the challenges of illness and loss * Offer counseling, education, and referrals to community resources * Collaborate closely with the hospice interdisciplinary team to support the whole-person needs of those in your care * Monitor changes in patient/family circumstances and adjust services accordingly * Promote dignity, respect, and advocacy for every patient and family you serve **About You** **Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:** * Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited school * 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, and end-of-life care * Compassion and tact when supporting patients and families during emotionally intense experiences * Ability to work independently while contributing meaningfully to a care team **Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):** * 3 to 5 years of hospice or healthcare social work experience * Familiarity with terminal illness, grief response, and crisis counseling * Experience working with diverse populations and family systems * Advanced training or certifications in grief counseling or palliative care **We Offer** **Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):** * Competitive Pay * 401(k) with Company Match * Career Advancement Opportunities * National & Local Recognition Programs * Teammate Assistance Fund **Additional Full-Time Benefits:** * Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance * Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program * Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays * Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care) * Education Support & Tuition Assistance * Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) * Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance * Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) **Ready to Join a Team That Cares?** Apply today and bring your compassion, knowledge, and heart to hospice care that makes a lasting difference **Legalese** + This is a safety-sensitive position + Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits + Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements + We are proud to be an EEO employer + We maintain a drug-free workplace ReqID: 2025-130566 Category: Social Workers Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: Heartland Hospice