MSW / Social Worker - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Generous PTO

Job summary

Hospice Home Care in Hot Springs, AR is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients facing terminal illness. This role emphasizes holistic, person-centered care and collaboration with a supportive team.

The ideal candidate holds a CSWE-accredited MSW or a CSWE-accredited BA/BS in social work, with 1+ year healthcare or hospice experience preferred. Valid driver’s license and good communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MSW or MSW-equivalent accredited by CSWE
• BA/BS in social work accredited by CSWE
• Minimum 1 year healthcare/hospice experience preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• Current licensure to practice in state of operation
• Must have a valid driver’s license with insured vehicle

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families
• Evaluate home safety and assist with care planning
• 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 to support holistic patient care
• Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

Master’s degree in social work (MSW)

Bachelor’s degree in social work

Job description

Our Company

Hospice Home Care

Overview

Office Location: Hot Springs, AR

Schedule: Monday -Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Hospice Home Careis seeking a passionate, dedicated Social Worker to join our team inHot Springs, AR. 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.

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!

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)

• Tuition discounts & reimbursement

• 401(k) with company match

• Generous PTO

• Mileage reimbursement

• 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!

*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

Hospice Home Care, an affiliate of Adoration Health, focuses on providing hospice care to local patients and their families. We concentrate on managing a patient’s pain and other symptoms first and foremost, while also providing emotional and spiritual support to the family. The holistic care approach to providing hospice services by the entire care team sets Hospice Home Care apart. We believe the quality of life to be as important as length of life. Hospice Home Care offers routine home care, respite, general inpatient care, and continuous care. For more information, please visit www.hospicehomecare.com.