Social Worker BSW / MSW

Overview

Support Families. Guide Care. Shape End-of-Life Experiences.

If you’re driven by compassion and committed to guiding others through serious illness and loss, we invite you to join our team as a Hospice Social Worker (MSW).

We believe that holistic care includes emotional, social, and spiritual support. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll help ensure patients and families receive the guidance and resources they need to navigate the hospice journey with dignity and peace of mind.

As a Hospice Social Worker (MSW), You Will :

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

About You

Qualifications – What You’ll Bring :

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

Preferred Qualifications (Not Required) :

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

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 heart and your clinical expertise to a team that values whole-person care.

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

Related Job Titles

Hospice Social Worker, Palliative Care Social Worker, Social Worker, MSW, LCSW, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW, Clinical Social Worker, Medical Social Worker, Behavioral Health Social Worker

ReqID : 2025-130113

Category : Social Workers

Position Type : Part-Time

Company : Heartland Hospice