Social Work - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - $21-32 per hour
Gentiva
Scottsboro, AL
1 day ago
$21 - $32 per hour
Job Description
Join Gentiva as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and make a meaningful impact by providing holistic emotional and social support to patients and families navigating the hospice journey. Your expertise will help ensure dignity and peace of mind during challenging times.
Key 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
Required Qualifications
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
Strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems
Preferred Qualifications
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
Benefits & Perks
Competitive Pay401(k) with Company MatchCareer Advancement OpportunitiesNational & Local Recognition ProgramsTeammate Assistance FundMedical, Dental, Vision InsuranceMileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle ProgramGenerous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid HolidaysWellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)Education Support & Tuition AssistanceFree Continuing Education Units (CEUs)Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability InsuranceVoluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)