MSW / Social Worker - Hospice

Hospice Home Care; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A leading hospice care provider in Searcy, AR is seeking a passionate Social Worker to provide emotional support and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness. This role emphasizes holistic care, ensuring psychosocial needs are met with dignity. The candidate should have a relevant degree, at least one year of healthcare experience, and possess strong interpersonal skills. The position comes with comprehensive benefits including medical insurance, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement, creating an enriching work environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families.
• Evaluate home safety and assist with care plans.
• Provide emotional support and crisis intervention.
• Maintain clinical documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Grief counseling

Organization skills

Education

Master's in Social Work (MSW)

Bachelor's in Social Work

Job description

Our Company

Hospice Home Care

Overview

Office Location: Searcy, AR

Hospice Home Care is seeking a passionate, dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Searcy, 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, fulfilling 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

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) year's 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 BrightSpring Health Services, 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.