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Gentiva Hospice
Batesville, Arkansas

Social Worker BSW

Social WorkerFull-Time

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Job Description

Overview

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)

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.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will provide psychosocial support to hospice patients and their families by conducting assessments and developing individualized care plans. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to guide families through the challenges of illness, grief, and end-of-life transitions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from a CSWE-accredited school and possess a valid state license. At least one year of experience in a healthcare or hospice setting is required.

Key Skills

Case managementGrief supportPatient assessmentInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunity resource referralDocumentationCare planningEmotional supportTerminal illness managementFamily systems support

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 30% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Arkansas is 86.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.1% of Arkansas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Batesville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$203k
Typical market rent
$885/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 4.9%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Gentiva Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Atlanta, GA
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Pay
401(k) with Company Match
Career Advancement Opportunities
National & Local Recognition Programs
Teammate Assistance Fund
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays