MSW / Social Worker - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Wellness programs

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Generations Hospice in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients facing terminal illness. This full-time role contributes to holistic care and requires MSW or CSWE-accredited degree with state licensure.

You will assess psychosocial needs, assist families with advance directives, coordinate with community resources, and document care while collaborating with the care team. Office location: 1028 S.

Qualifications

• MSW accredited by CSWE is required or a BS in Social Work with CSWE accreditation.
• Minimum of 1 year in health care; hospice experience preferred.
• Current licensure to practice social work in the operating state.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Evaluate home safety and plan alternative care options.
• Provide counseling and crisis intervention.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and records.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Team collaboration

Education

MSW accredited by CSWE

BSW accredited by CSWE

Job description

Office Location: 1028 S. Main Street Suite C Fond du Lac, WI 54935

Coverage area: Travel is required throughout the Fond du Lac and South Territories

Schedule: Full Time Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM

Generations Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Social Worker to join our team! Our Social Workers provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness. This role plays a key part in the delivery of holistic care and ensures that patients' psychosocial needs are met with dignity and respect. If you're ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, we invite you to consider the opportunity.

How YOU will benefit

Develop deep meaningful relationships during a personal and significant life stage

• More quality time with patients, allowing for more thoughtful unrushed care
• Provide holistic, person-centered services
• Ability to work independently while also having team support
• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company
• Build strong skills in grief counseling and long-term emotional support

As a Social Worker You will:

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families
• Evaluate home safety; assist with alternative care plans when needed
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Educate and assist with advance directives
• Provide referrals and practical support for patients and families
• Serve as liaison with community resources and agencies
• Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care
• Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families

Benefits and Perks for You!

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom , SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Tuition discounts & reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement

Benefits may vary by employment status

Qualifications

• A graduate of a master's program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR A graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in *418.114(b)(3).
• Minimum of one (1) years' experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• Experience in a hospice care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

About our Line of Business

At Generations Hospice, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice care services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Generations Hospice, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.generationshomeandhospice.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.