Social Worker BSW

Gentiva; Batesville (AR); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401(k) with Company Match

Career Advancement Opportunities

Recognition Programs

Teammate Assistance Fund

Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision

Job summary

Gentiva seeks a compassionate Hospice Social Worker (BSW) to support patients and families through the hospice journey. You will provide psychosocial support, assess needs, offer counseling, and connect families with community resources.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and advocating for patient dignity in end-of-life care. The position requires a CSWE-accredited BSW, state licensure as required, and 1+ year of hospice or healthcare social work experience.

Qualifications

• BSW from CSWE-accredited program.
• State licensure as required.
• At least 1 year in healthcare/hospice social work.
• Knowledge of illness, grief, end-of-life care.
• Compassion, tact, and independence as part of a care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support per individualized care plan.
• Conduct assessments of social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs.
• Guide patients and families through illness and loss with professional judgment.
• Offer counseling, education, and referrals to community resources.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to address whole-person needs.
• Monitor changes and adjust services accordingly.
• Promote dignity, respect, and advocacy for every patient and family.

Education

BSW (CSWE-accredited)

Job description

Overview

Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences.

If you’re ready to help patients and families through the hospice journey with compassion and care, we invite you to join us as a Hospice Social Worker (BSW).

We value holistic care—and that means more than just medical treatment. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll provide crucial psychosocial support to patients and their loved ones, helping them find comfort, connection, and peace of mind.

As a Hospice Social Worker (BSW), You Will:

• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families in accordance with an individualized plan of care
• Conduct assessments to identify social, emotional, financial, and environmental needs
• Use professional judgment to guide patients and families through the challenges of illness and loss
• Offer counseling, education, and referrals to community resources
• Collaborate closely with the hospice interdisciplinary team to support the whole-person needs of those in your care
• Monitor changes in patient/family circumstances and adjust services accordingly
• Promote dignity, respect, and advocacy for every patient and family you serve

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited school
• Licensure as required by the state of employment
• At least 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting
• Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, and end-of-life care
• Compassion and tact when supporting patients and families during emotionally intense experiences
• Ability to work independently while contributing meaningfully to a care team

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):

• 3 to 5 years of hospice or healthcare social work experience
• Familiarity with terminal illness, grief response, and crisis counseling
• Experience working with diverse populations and family systems
• Advanced training or certifications in grief counseling or palliative care

We Offer

Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund

Additional Full-Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

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