Social Worker BSW
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Gentiva
Knoxville, TN (In Person)
Full-Time
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Job Description
- Overview
- Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences.
- 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).
- As a Hospice Social Worker (BSW),
You Will:
- 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
- About You
- Qualifications -
What You'll Bring:
- 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
- Preferred Qualifications (Not Required):
- 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
- We Offer
- Benefits for All Hospice Associates (Full-Time & Per Diem):
- Competitive Pay
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- National & Local Recognition Programs
- Teammate Assistance Fund
Additional Full-Time Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
- Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
- Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
- Education Support & Tuition Assistance
- Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
- Ready to Join a Team That Cares?
- Apply today and bring your compassion, knowledge, and heart to hospice care that makes a lasting difference
- Legalese
- + 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
ReqID:
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Social Workers Position Type:
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