Hospice Social Worker (MSW) – End-of-Life Support

Gentiva; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

FMLA & Leaves

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to guide patients and families through the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind. You’ll provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and resource coordination as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, state licensure, and at least 1 year of hospice or healthcare social work experience. Gentiva offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• MSW from a CSWE-accredited program.
• Current licensure as required by the state.
• 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 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.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Cultural sensitivity

Boundaries

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited

Job description

Gentiva is seeking a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to guide patients and families through the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind. You’ll provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and resource coordination as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements include an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, state licensure, and at least 1 year of hospice or healthcare social work experience. Gentiva offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.