PRN Social Worker BSW

Gentiva Hospice; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentiva Hospice is seeking a Social Worker (BSW) to provide essential psychosocial support to patients and families within an interdisciplinary team. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and possess the relevant state licensure, along with experience in healthcare or hospice settings. Join a compassionate team offering competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Health Insurance

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience as a Social Worker in healthcare/hospice setting.
• Knowledge of hospice and psychosocial dynamics of illness.
• Ability to cope with stress from repeated loss.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to the patient/family unit.
• Monitor the psychosocial assessment process.
• Utilize professional training and personal judgment.

Skills

Knowledge of terminally ill patients

Sensitivity to life and death issues

Ability to support others in crisis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Licensure as required by the state

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