MSW / Social Worker - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings

401(k) with match

Generous PTO

Wellness & discounts

Job summary

Hospice Home Care in Little Rock, AR is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients with terminal illness. The role emphasizes holistic, dignity-driven care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The position offers opportunities to develop grief counseling skills, maintain detailed documentation, and connect families with community resources while supporting end-of-life planning and care decisions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in social work (MSW) accredited by CSWE or Bachelor’s in social work (BSW) accredited by CSWE.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Counseling

Education

MSW accredited by CSWE

BSW CSWE accredited

Job description

Job Overview

Hospice Home Care is seeking a passionate, dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Little Rock, 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.

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!

* Benefits may vary by employment status

MSW / Social Worker - Hospice Job Locations

US-AR-LITTLE ROCK

ID 2026-196200

Line of Business Hospice Home Care

Position Type Full-Time

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

Office Location Little Rock, AR

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. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.