Hospice Social Worker - Home-Based Care & Family Support

Gentiva; Hohenwald (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice Social Worker delivers compassionate, in-home psychosocial support to patients and families facing end-of-life decisions. The role includes conducting psychosocial assessments, creating patient-centered care plans, and providing counseling, crisis intervention, and grief support.

Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team ensures dignity and comfort in line with patient goals. The position emphasizes coordinating community resources, educating families about hospice services,

Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessments for patients and families.
• Develop individualized care plans addressing emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and grief support at end of life.
• Coordinate with community resources to support home-based hospice care.
• Educate families about hospice services and care options.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote dignity and patient-centered goals.

Job description

Gentiva Hospice Social Worker delivers compassionate, in-home psychosocial support to patients and families facing end-of-life decisions. The role includes conducting psychosocial assessments, creating patient-centered care plans, and providing counseling, crisis intervention, and grief support.

Collaboration with an interdisciplinary team ensures dignity and comfort in line with patient goals. The position emphasizes coordinating community resources, educating families about hospice services,