Social Worker MSW
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Location: San Marcos
Posted on: January 9, 2026
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Job Description:
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 Location: Gentiva
Hospice Our Company: At Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer
compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call
home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care,
home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600
locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states.
Our place is by the side of those who need us – from helping people
recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their
homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical,
emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal
diagnosis. Our nationwide reach is powered by a family of trusted
brands that include: Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast
Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice,
Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare
New Beacon Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast
Palliative Care Home health care: Heartland Home Health Advanced
illness management: Illumia Health With corporate headquarters in
Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we
are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment
where inspiring achievements are recognized – and kindness is
celebrated. 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
Keywords: Gentiva Hospice, San Marcos , Social Worker MSW, Healthcare , San Marcos, Texas
