Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – Compassionate Care Navigator

Gentiva Health Services, Inc.; Moline (IL); On-site; USD 66,610 - 83,265; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k match

PTO and Holidays

Disability insurance

HSA Contributions

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team. You’ll conduct assessments, care planning, counseling, and resource navigation for patients and families facing end-of-life care.

The role emphasizes empathy, cultural sensitivity, boundary-setting, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and social workers to uphold dignity and comfort throughout the hospice journey.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current licensure as required by the state of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting.
• Knowledge of the 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.

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 aligned with each patient’s plan of care.
• Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support emotional and social well-being of the 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 when needed.
• Monitor and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate.
• Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Boundaries

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Job description

Gentiva Health Services, Inc. is seeking a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team. You’ll conduct assessments, care planning, counseling, and resource navigation for patients and families facing end-of-life care.

The role emphasizes empathy, cultural sensitivity, boundary-setting, and collaboration with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and social workers to uphold dignity and comfort throughout the hospice journey.