LMSW - Hospice Social Worker
Compensation
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Job Description
Spirit Hospice believes that a big heart is a superpower, and we’re looking for an additional licensed Social Worker superhero! As an equal pillar to nurses and chaplains, we want someone who can hold space for others with grace, strength, and maybe a little humor on the side.
What You’ll Do
Walk alongside patients and families through some of life’s hardest but most meaningful moments.
Help families navigate the messy parts.. grief, fear, and paperwork.
- Lead with compassion, advocate fiercely, and remind people that even in loss there’s still love and dignity.
- Collaborate closely with nurses, chaplains, aides, doctors and volunteers in our interdisciplinary team (IDT), ensuring care is heart-centered.
Develop and Execute Patient-specific Care Plans
Offer resources, counseling, and that grounding presence people remember long after the goodbye.
What You Bring
- A current Social Work License in the state of Georgia.
- Hospice, medical, or mental health experience. (and if not hospice yet, a calling to it)
- A steady heart that can hold both tears and laughter in the same breath.
- Strong communication, organizational, and advocacy skills.
What Makes Spirit Hospice of Georgia Different
- Competitive pay + mileage reimbursement
- PTO & Benefits Package (Health, Vision, Dental, & 401k)
- A supportive, real-deal team that always has your back
Locally Owned & Operated: Decisions are made here instead of a distant corporate office. We know our patients, and we know each other.
Employee-First Culture: We don’t just care about you, we care for you with manageable workloads, flexible schedules, and open door leadership.
No Red Tape, Just Real Support: You’ll work with a leadership team who knows your name and your story.
If you’re ready to bring your whole heart to hospice, we’d love to meet you.
Apply at Spirit, where your spirit makes the difference.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate support and counseling to hospice patients and their families while navigating grief and complex paperwork. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and execute patient-specific care plans that ensure heart-centered care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Social Work License in the state of Georgia. Previous experience in hospice, medical, or mental health settings is required, along with strong communication and advocacy skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 26% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living | Georgia index 96.3 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Master Social Worker (LMSW) listings in Georgia | 141 active | 7,063 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% remote · 26% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Georgia Social Worker listings: 6% state a sign-on bonus · 7% offer loan repayment141 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,430 in the last 30 days | 1,521 the 30 days before (+60%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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