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Social Worker MSW - Hospice Dayshift

Job in Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, 16603, USA
Listing for: Gentiva
Full Time, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Mental Health, Healthcare Nursing, Clinical Social Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Social Worker MSW - Hospice - FT - Mon-Fri - Dayshift

Social Worker MSW - Hospice - FT - Mon-Fri - Dayshift

Gentiva

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).

Overview

We believe that holistic care includes emotional, social, and spiritual support. As a key member, 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
  • Bilingual skills
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

ReqID:

Category:
Social Workers

Position Type:
Full‑Time

Company:
Gentiva Hospice

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