Empower Families. Navigate Care. Transform Home Health Journeys.
Are you a compassionate, clinically grounded professional who brings empathy and clarity to life’s most challenging moments? At Heartland Home Health, a Gentiva company, we believe that healing starts with human connection—and our social workers are at the heart of that mission.
We’re seeking a Home Health Social Worker (MSW) to provide emotional, social, and practical support for patients and their loved ones. You’ll be part of an interdisciplinary team that helps individuals navigate serious illness, life transitions, and the complexity of home-based care.
What You’ll Do as a Home Health Social Worker (MSW):
Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs and develop care goals aligned with the individualized Plan of Care.Deliver emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention services to patients and caregivers.Educate families on available community resources, advance directives, care planning, and coping strategies.Collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other members of the care team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.Provide support and guidance through serious illness, loss, grief, and end-of-life decisions.Communicate changes in patient or family condition that may impact care planning, safety, or psychosocial well-being.Document all services and interventions thoroughly, accurately, and in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.Advocate for the dignity and rights of patients and families, while offering sensitivity, respect, and culturally competent care. About YouQualifications – What You’ll Bring:
Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited programLicensure as required by the state of practiceAt least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare or home health/hospice settingDeep understanding of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death, and the ability to provide support during times of high emotional needKnowledge of hospice and home health care services, including community resources, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, and care coordinationStrong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skillsEmotional resilience and empathy—able to support others while maintaining personal well-being
Preferred Experience (Not Required):
Experience in home health or hospice social workEMR documentation (HomeCare HomeBase or similar system)Bereavement support, grief counseling, or crisis interventionFamiliarity with interdisciplinary team collaboration in a clinical setting We OfferBenefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem):
Competitive Pay401(k) with Company MatchCareer Advancement OpportunitiesNational & Local Recognition ProgramsTeammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceMileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle ProgramGenerous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid HolidaysWellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability InsuranceVoluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Apply now to join our Home Health team as a Social Worker and make a difference—one family, one home, one heart at a time.
Legalese This is a safety-sensitive positionEmployee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefitsWhere applicable, employee must meet state specific requirementsWe are proud to be an EEO employerWe maintain a drug-free workplace Location Heartland Home Health Our Company
At Heartland Home Health, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.
Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:
Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New BeaconPalliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative CareHome health care: Heartland Home HealthAdvanced illness management: Illumia Health
With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.
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