Social Worker MSW

Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences. 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 key member providing holistic care that includes emotional, social, and spiritual support.

About the role

As a Hospice Social Worker (MSW), you’ll serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team, helping ensure patients and families receive the guidance and resources they need to navigate the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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

• 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

Pay

Salary Range: $35.00/hour - $40.00/hour. Compensation may vary based on geographic location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and department equity.

Benefits

Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive Total Rewards package, of which base pay is one component.

• 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)