Social Worker MSW
Gentiva · Windsor Mill, MD · 4 days ago
OTHRFull-time
About the role
Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences.
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
- Aid in long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed
- Maintain documentation of psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate
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
Qualifications
- Preferred qualifications include 3 to 5 years of experience as a Social Worker in hospice or healthcare
- Advanced grief counseling or palliative care training
- Bilingual skills
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
- Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)