Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $58,000.00 - $89,900.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
competitive pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career advancement opportunities
National and local recognition programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid Time Off
wellness programs
Education support
Tuition Assistance
free Continuing Education Units
Life insurance
long-term disability insurance
voluntary benefits
Job Description
Gentiva Hospice is a nationally recognized leader in providing compassionate hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management across the United States. With nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians serving 38 states, Gentiva is committed to delivering holistic care that emphasizes emotional, social, and spiritual support. Their corporate headquarters are located in Atlanta, Georgia, and they operate under a family of trusted brands including Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, and others in hospice care; Empatia Palliative Care and Emerald Coast Palliative Care in palliative care; Heartland Home Health in home health care;... Show More
Job Requirements
- 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
- ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations
- strong communication skills
- cultural sensitivity
- respect for diverse family systems
Job 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
- ability to provide empathetic support and maintain boundaries in emotionally intense situations
- strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and respect for diverse family systems
- 3 to 5 years of experience as a social worker in hospice or healthcare (preferred)
- experience supporting terminally ill patients and their families (preferred)
- advanced grief counseling or palliative care training (preferred)
Job Duties
- 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
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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