Gentiva
Overview
Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences.
If you’re driven by compassion and committed to guiding others through serious illness and loss, we invite you to join our team as a Hospice Social Worker (LMSW).
We believe that holistic care includes emotional, social, and spiritual support. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure patients and families receive the guidance and resources they need to navigate the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind.
Responsibilities
Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team
Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families
Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care
Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the emotional and social well-being of the patient-family unit
Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies
Assist with long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed
Monitor and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate
Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care
Qualifications – What You’ll Bring
Master’s Degree in Social Work (LMSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
Current licensure as required by the state of employment
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting
Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care
Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations
Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)
3 to 5 years of experience as a Social Worker in hospice or healthcare
Experience supporting terminally ill patients and their families
Advanced grief counseling or palliative care training
Bilingual skills
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)
Legal and Compliance
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
ReqID: 2025-127440
Category: Social Workers
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice
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If you’re driven by compassion and committed to guiding others through serious illness and loss, we invite you to join our team as a Hospice Social Worker (LMSW).
We believe that holistic care includes emotional, social, and spiritual support. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure patients and families receive the guidance and resources they need to navigate the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind.
Responsibilities
Serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary care team
Provide assessments and care planning based on the emotional, psychological, environmental, and cultural needs of patients and families
Deliver counseling, crisis intervention, and practical resource support aligned with each patient’s individualized plan of care
Work closely with patients, families, physicians, nurses, chaplains, and other care team members to support the emotional and social well-being of the patient-family unit
Educate families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and coping strategies
Assist with long-term planning, community referrals, and resource navigation when needed
Monitor and document psychosocial changes in the patient or family situation and recommend plan of care updates as appropriate
Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care
Qualifications – What You’ll Bring
Master’s Degree in Social Work (LMSW) from a CSWE-accredited program
Current licensure as required by the state of employment
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting
Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, loss, and end-of-life care
Ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations
Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems
Preferred Qualifications (Not Required)
3 to 5 years of experience as a Social Worker in hospice or healthcare
Experience supporting terminally ill patients and their families
Advanced grief counseling or palliative care training
Bilingual skills
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)
Legal and Compliance
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
ReqID: 2025-127440
Category: Social Workers
Position Type: Full-Time
Company: SouthernCare New Beacon Hospice
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