Compassionate Hospice Social Worker (MSW)

Gentiva; Florida; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker (MSW) in Florida to guide patients and families through the hospice journey. You will serve as the psychosocial expert on the interdisciplinary team, delivering assessments, counseling, and resource support tailored to cultural needs and personal plans of care.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other team members to support emotional and social well-being, educate families on hospice services, and navigate

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current licensure as required by state of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in healthcare or hospice.
• Knowledge of psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide assessments and care planning based on emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support emotional and social well‑being of 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.
• Monitor and document psychosocial changes and update care plans as needed.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care.

Skills

Empathetic communication

Cultural sensitivity

Boundary management

Team collaboration

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker (MSW) in Florida to guide patients and families through the hospice journey. You will serve as the psychosocial expert on the interdisciplinary team, delivering assessments, counseling, and resource support tailored to cultural needs and personal plans of care.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other team members to support emotional and social well-being, educate families on hospice services, and navigate