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Emerald Coast Hospice
Chipley, Florida

Social Worker BSW

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Job Description

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).

We value holistic care—and that means more than just medical treatment. As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll provide crucial psychosocial support to patients and their loved ones, helping them find comfort, connection, and peace of mind.

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

Location: Emerald Coast Hospice

Our Company

At Emrald Coast 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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide psychosocial support to hospice patients and their families by conducting assessments and developing individualized care plans. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care and guide families through the challenges of illness and loss.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited school and state licensure. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in a healthcare or hospice setting.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Case managementCrisis interventionPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunity resource referralCare planningEmotional supportTerminal illness support

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedSocial Work median $59k (middle half $51k–$68k)14 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingFlorida index 103.4US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in Florida274 active6,584 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 44% remote · 32% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
81% this job
CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,515 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Emerald Coast Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with Company Match
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

Living in Chipley

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Median resident rent
$761/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.