**Overview** **Are you passionate about providing emotional and psychological support to patients and families at life’s most meaningful moments?** If you’re driven by compassion and committed to guiding others through serious illness and loss, we invite you to join our team as a Hospice Social Worker (MSW). At Gentiva Hospice, we believe that holistic care includes emotional, social, and spiritual support. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure patients and families receive the guidance and resources they need to navigate the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind. **As a Hospice Social Worker (MSW), You Will:** * Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team * Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families * Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care * Work closely 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 on 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 **About You** **Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:** * 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 **Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):** * 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 * Bilingual skills **We Offer** **Why Join Us?** We are a national leader in home-based care with more than 430 locations across 36 states. At Gentiva Hospice, we believe that what we do matters—and how we do it makes all the difference. **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 heart and your clinical expertise to a team that values whole-person care. **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 Keywords: hospice social worker job, MSW, end-of-life care, grief support, psychosocial care, Gentiva careers, bereavement services, hospice care team ReqID: 2025-126098 Category: Social Workers Position Type: Full-Time Company: Gentiva Hospice