Social Worker MSW
Company: New Century Hospice
Location: Thomaston
Posted on: November 4, 2025
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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 • 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
Location: New Century Hospice Our Company: At New Century Hospice,
part of 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
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