PRN Social Worker BSW

Gentiva; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospice organization is seeking a Social Worker (BSW) to provide psychosocial support to patients and families within a compassionate care team. This role involves assessments and interventions aligned with care plans, ideal for a licensed professional with experience in healthcare or hospice settings. Join a dedicated team committed to improving the quality of life for those facing life's challenges.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Professional Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Licensure is required by state law.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in healthcare/hospice setting required; 3-5 years preferred.
• Ability to cope with stress of repeated loss.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to the patient/family unit.
• Assess needs and interventions in accordance with care plans.
• Monitor the psychosocial assessment process.

Skills

Knowledge of terminally ill patients

Understanding of loss and death

Sensitivity in crisis situations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Job description

Our Company

Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family – an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us, offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and their families so they may make the most of every moment. We believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting difference in people's lives every day.

Overview

We’re looking for a Social Worker (BSW) to join our team.

The Social Worker (BSW) is that member of the interdisciplinary team whose primary function is to provide psychosocial support to the patient/family unit based on an assessment that identifies the needs, goals, interventions and services indicated accordance with the established plan of care and to utilize professional training and personal judgment in monitoring the psychosocial assessment process.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited School.
• Licensure as required by the state in which the hospice is located
• One year experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare and/or hospice setting is required; three to five years preferred
• Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with Understanding of hospice and the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of hospice patient and families; sensitivity to the impact of life and death issues face by individuals with terminal illness; tact in dealing with these patients and their families; ability to support Others at a time of crisis; ability to cope with the stress of repeated loss

We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO
• Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program
• Competitive Salaries
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Legalese

• This is a safety-sensitive position
• Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
• Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
• We are proud to be an EEO employer
• We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location

Gentiva Hospice