Social Worker BSW
Gentiva · Mount Pleasant, MI · 1 mo ago
OTHRFull-time
Support families, guide care, and shape end‑of‑life experiences. Join us as a Hospice Social Worker (BSW) to provide compassionate, holistic psychosocial support to patients and their loved ones throughout the hospice journey.
Responsibilities
- 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 whole‑person needs.
- Monitor changes in patient/family circumstances and adjust services accordingly.
- Promote dignity, respect, and advocacy for every patient and family you serve.
Qualifications
- 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
- 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.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- National & local recognition programs.
- Teammate assistance fund.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (full‑time benefits).
- Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program.
- Generous paid time off plus 7 paid holidays.
- Wellness programs (telemedicine, diabetes management, joint & spine concierge care).
- Education support & tuition assistance.
- Free continuing education units (CEUs).
- Company‑paid life and long‑term disability insurance.
- Voluntary benefits (pet, critical illness, accident, long‑term care).