Social Worker MSW Hospice

Gentiva; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Gentiva, a leader in hospice and home health care, is looking for a compassionate Social Worker (MSW) to join their interdisciplinary team. The role involves providing critical psychosocial support to patients and their families, focusing on needs assessment and intervention. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience in healthcare settings and a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding terminal illness.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Professional Growth and Development Opportunities

Mileage Reimbursement

Opportunity to Participate In a Fleet Program

Qualifications

• One year experience as a Social Worker in healthcare/hospice is required; three to five years preferred.
• Understanding of hospice and psychosocial dynamics of illness.
• Tact in dealing with terminally ill patients and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Utilize professional training in the psychosocial assessment process.
• Monitor the needs and goals as per the established plan of care.

Skills

Knowledge of terminally ill patients

Ability to support others in crisis

Sensitivity to life and death issues

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work

Licensure as required by the state

Job description

Our Company

Gentiva is 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 are looking for a Social Worker (MSW) to join our team.

The Social Worker (MSW) 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

• Master’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

Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece.

Salary Range – $69,865 - 87,335

Full Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program and Resources
• 401k match
• PTO
• FMLA, ADA and other federal and state required leaves
• Short/Long Term Disability
• HSA Contribution
• Mileage or Fleet Car Program
• Cell Phone Reimbursement (for eligible roles)
• Short Term Incentive (for eligible roles)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Location

Gentiva