Social Work - Master of Social Work - $55K-85K per year
Gentiva
Florence, SC
3 days ago
$55K - $85K
Job Description
Join Gentiva as a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) and provide compassionate support to patients and families navigating serious illness and loss. Your expertise will ensure holistic care and emotional well-being during critical 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
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
Uphold ethical standards and professional judgment in end-of-life care
Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) 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)