Hospice MSW Social Worker — Holistic Care & Counseling

BrightSpring Health Services; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Spring Valley Hospice in Olive Branch, MS is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join our team. The role focuses on assessing psychosocial needs, providing counseling, and coordinating resources to support patients and families facing terminal illness.

You will work within a team to deliver holistic care, educate families on advance directives, and help plan for funeral, financial, and legal needs. A CSWE-accredited MSW or BS in Social Work is required, with hospice experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s in social work accredited by CSWE.
• Minimum 1 year health care/hospice experience preferred.
• Current licensure to practice in state of operation.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Evaluate home safety; assist with alternative care plans.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.
• Educate and assist with advance directives.
• Provide referrals and practical support for patients and families.
• Serve as liaison with community resources and agencies.
• Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care.
• Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families.

Skills

Counseling

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

MSW (CSWE accredited)

BSW (CSWE accredited)

Job description

Spring Valley Hospice in Olive Branch, MS is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to join our team. The role focuses on assessing psychosocial needs, providing counseling, and coordinating resources to support patients and families facing terminal illness.

You will work within a team to deliver holistic care, educate families on advance directives, and help plan for funeral, financial, and legal needs. A CSWE-accredited MSW or BS in Social Work is required, with hospice experience preferred.