Hospice Social Worker (MSW) - Guiding Families with Compassion

Gentiva; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

National & Local Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays

Wellness Programs (Telemedicine)

Education Support & Tuition Assistance

Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disable

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to join our interdisciplinary team. You will provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and resource navigation for patients and families navigating end-of-life care in a home-based or facility setting.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other staff to ensure culturally sensitive, ethical, and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work 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.

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.
• Collaborate with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and care team members.
• Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies.
• Assist with long-term planning and resource navigation.
• Monitor and document psychosocial changes and update care plans.

Skills

MSW Knowledge

Empathy & Communication

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

MSW CSWE-accredited

Job description

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a compassionate Hospice Social Worker (MSW) to join our interdisciplinary team. You will provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and resource navigation for patients and families navigating end-of-life care in a home-based or facility setting.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other staff to ensure culturally sensitive, ethical, and patient-centered care.