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Hospice Social Worker

Gentiva Hospice
place Casa, 72025
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Grief and Loss
ECT
Families
Individuals
Hospice/Palliative Care

About Job

Join Gentiva Hospice, a leader in hospice care, palliative, home health, and personal home care. We are dedicated to providing physical, spiritual, and emotional support to patients and their families, ensuring they make the most of every moment. We believe that optimal care for caregivers and clinicians translates to better care for all. Here, you'll collaborate with talented colleagues who make a transformative impact in people's lives daily.

We are seeking a Social Worker (MSW) to become a valued member of our interdisciplinary team.

The Social Worker (MSW) plays a crucial role in delivering psychosocial support to the patient and family unit. You will conduct assessments to identify needs, set goals, apply interventions, and connect services according to the established care plan. You will utilize your professional training and judgment to oversee the psychosocial assessment process effectively.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited school
  • Licensure as mandated by the state where the hospice operates
  • Minimum one year of experience as a Social Worker in healthcare and/or hospice setting; three to five years preferred
  • In-depth knowledge of the dynamics surrounding terminal illness, loss, and death
  • Ability to apply insights relevant to the unique needs of hospice patients and families
  • Empathy and tact when working with individuals during crises
  • Resilience to manage the emotional challenges posed by repeated loss

What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401k plan, tuition reimbursement, and paid time off
  • Opportunity to participate in a fleet program
  • Competitive salaries
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

Legal Notice:

  • This position is safety-sensitive
  • Employees must meet minimum requirements to qualify for benefits
  • Employees must comply with state-specific requirements as applicable
  • We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer
  • We maintain a drug-free workplace

Location: Gentiva Hospice

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Issues

Grief and Loss

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Hospice/Palliative Care

Settings

Hospice
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Forensic