Hospice Social Worker (MSW) Compassionate Guide

Gentiva; Pensacola (FL); Presencial; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Wellness Programs

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

Gentiva in Pensacola, FL seeks a compassionate Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families navigating the hospice journey with dignity and empathy. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess psychosocial needs and develop a person-centered care plan.

The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and current licensure, with at least 1 year of healthcare or hospice experience.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team.
• Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families.
• Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient's individualized plan of care.
• Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the 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.

Conocimientos

Strong communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Empathy

Boundary setting

Educación

MSW from CSWE-accredited program

Descripción del empleo

Gentiva in Pensacola, FL seeks a compassionate Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to support patients and families navigating the hospice journey with dignity and empathy. You will collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess psychosocial needs and develop a person-centered care plan.

The role requires an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program and current licensure, with at least 1 year of healthcare or hospice experience.