Social Worker BSW

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

Apply today and bring your compassion, knowledge, and heart to hospice care that makes a lasting difference

• 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

At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.

Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis.

Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted brands that include:

• Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon
• Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care
• Home health care: Heartland Home Health
• Advanced illness management: Illumia Health

With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is celebrated.