Hospice Social Worker (PRN) – Compassionate Care Navigator

Big Bend Hospice; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Big Bend Hospice is seeking a PRN Social Worker to support patients and families as they navigate end-of-life care with compassion and practical guidance. You’ll work with an interdisciplinary team, provide counseling, education on advance directives, and connect families with community resources.

Responsibilities include psychosocial and bereavement assessments, crisis intervention, and home or facility visits across the community.

Qualifications

• MSW required with Florida license or license-eligible.
• Healthcare or hospice experience preferred.
• Knowledge of family systems and grief support.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychosocial and bereavement assessments.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention for patients and families.
• Educate on end-of-life care, advance directives, and resources.
• Assist with Medicaid applications and community resources.
• Manage a caseload of 30–35 patients with timely documentation.
• Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and care planning.
• Visit patients in homes, facilities, hospitals, and hospice units.
• On-call coverage every 6–8 weeks.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Education

MSW

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Job description

Big Bend Hospice is seeking a PRN Social Worker to support patients and families as they navigate end-of-life care with compassion and practical guidance. You’ll work with an interdisciplinary team, provide counseling, education on advance directives, and connect families with community resources.

Responsibilities include psychosocial and bereavement assessments, crisis intervention, and home or facility visits across the community.