Hospice Social Worker

Empath Health; Bradenton (FL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tidewell Hospice, part of Empath Health, seeks a Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families facing end-of-life challenges in Manatee County. You will provide psychosocial support, coordinate care, and assist with resources, while maintaining EMR records and participating in IDG meetings.

Requirements include at least one year of healthcare social work experience and Florida licensure (or eligibility within 90 days).

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting (internships may qualify).
• Must hold Florida licenses or be license-eligible within 90 days of hire (LCSW, RCSWI, LMHC, RMHCI, LMFT, RMFTI).
• Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs related to coping, mental health, financial resources, and caregiver support.
• Provide individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, and bereavement support.
• Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop and manage patient care plans.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Counseling

Bilingual

Education

LCSW License

LMHC License

LMFT License

Job description

## Hospice Social WorkerApply: Bradenton, FL: Full time: Posted Today: JR100132**Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing comfort and dignity. Apply now to make a difference!** **Tidewell Hospice**, a part of **Empath Health** is seeking a Hospice Social Worker to support patients and families during their end-of-life journey. This role provides psychosocial support, care coordination, and resource assistance to ensure comfort and dignity for those we serve in Manatee County. Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect. ## **What you'll Do** * Assess patient and family needs related to coping, mental health, financial resources, and caregiver support.* Provide individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, and bereavement support.* Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop and manage patient care plans.* Assist with financial resources, Medicare/Medicaid, and long-term care planning.* Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR) and participate in IDG meetings.* Support patients and families with advance directives and memorial planning.* Educate the community on hospice care. ## **Why Join Empath Health?** * **Earn Competitive Pay:** Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.* **Benefits & Wellness:** Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.* **Industry-Leading PTO:** 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.* **Grow Your Career:** CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.* **Make a Difference:** Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All. ## **What You'll Need** * **Education & Experience:** Minimum one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting (internships may qualify).* **Licensure:** Must hold one of the following Florida licenses or License eligible (Registered Intern) within 90 days of hire: + Social Work (LCSW) or Social Work (RCSWI) + Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Mental Health Counselor (RMHCI) + Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFTI)* For field-based positions, employees must have reliable transportation which will enable them to perform tasks and responsibilities in a timely and appropriate fashion. Must provide proof of valid automobile insurance, a copy of which will be placed in the employee’s HR file.* Bilingual preferred **Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.** Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing **Full Life Care** through a connected network of services across Florida—including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support. Full Life Care means caring for the **whole person—body, mind, and spirit—with empathy and dignity.** Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life. At Empath Health, you’ll find **purpose, partnership, and possibility** in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful. *Empath Health is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended (\"ADA\"), and applicable state and local laws. It is Empath Health's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, Empath Health will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made Empath Health aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause an undue hardship to Empath Health. If you are an applicant and need a reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within Empath Health or to request a reasonable accommodation to utilize Empath Health's online employment application, please contact* *[e-mail].* *Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. For more information, please refer to this machine-readable PDF to* *Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal**. If viewing in HTML, please see* *Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal**in English or* *Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal**in Spanish.*