Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – Compassionate Care Advocate

Gentiva; West Virginia; In loco; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement

Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Descrizione del lavoro

Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, is seeking a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to join our interdisciplinary team. You’ll provide assessments, counseling, and resource support to patients and families navigating the end-of-life journey with dignity and peace of mind.

Requirements include an MSW from CSWE-accredited program, current licensure, and at least 1 year of hospice or healthcare social work experience. Bilingual skills are a plus.

Competenze

• MSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• Current licensure as required by the 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.
• Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations.
• Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems.

Mansioni

• Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team
• Provide assessments and care planning based on emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs
• Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient’s plan of care
• Work with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and care team to support emotional and social wellbeing
• 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 plan of care as needed
• Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care

Conoscenze

Empathy

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Boundary setting

Team collaboration

Compassionate care

Formazione

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from CSWE-accredited program

Descrizione del lavoro

Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, is seeking a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to join our interdisciplinary team. You’ll provide assessments, counseling, and resource support to patients and families navigating the end-of-life journey with dignity and peace of mind.

Requirements include an MSW from CSWE-accredited program, current licensure, and at least 1 year of hospice or healthcare social work experience. Bilingual skills are a plus.