MSW / Social Worker - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services; Palatka (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Tuition discounts and reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

BrightSpring Health Services is seeking a passionate Social Worker in Palatka, FL, to provide emotional support and counseling to patients facing terminal illnesses. Responsibilities include assessing psychosocial needs, providing counseling, and collaborating with teams to ensure comprehensive care. Qualified candidates have a degree in social work, with hospice experience preferred. The role offers stability and numerous benefits, including medical, dental, vision insurance and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a master's or bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
• Minimum of one year’s experience in health care, hospice experience preferred.
• Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in the state of operation.

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support.
• Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care.

Skills

Emotional support

Crisis intervention

Communication skills

Organization skills

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s in Social Work

Job description

Our Company

Haven Hospice

Overview

Office Location: Palatka, FL Coverage area: Putnam County

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Haven Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Palatka, FL. 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, apply today!

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

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

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

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) year’s experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
• Experience in hospice care preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in the 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.

Location: Special Notice

This position is subject to a level 2 background screening. For more information on the Florida state background screening process and standards, please access and review the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.