Social Worker BSW

About the role

Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences. Gentiva Hospice is expanding services into Polk County! If you’re ready to help patients and families in your community through the hospice journey with compassion and care, we invite you to join us as a Hospice Social Worker (BSW).

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 the whole-person needs of those in your care
• Maintain awareness of 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, 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)