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Big Bend Hospice
Blountstown, Florida

Hospice Social Worker

Social WorkerIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Blountstown, FL 32424Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Shift: DayJob Category: ClinicalHospice Social Worker (MSW or LCSW) Serving Jackson, Holmes, Washington, Calhoun, Gulf & Bay Counties, Florida Full-Time | Exempt Help Build the Future of Hospice Care in Northwest Florida We're expanding our hospice services into Jackson, Holmes, Washington, Calhoun, Gulf, and Bay Counties, and we're looking for compassionate, mission-driven Social Workers to help us bring exceptional end-of-life care to patients and families throughout the region.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing team while making a profound impact in the communities you serve. If you're passionate about advocacy, counseling, and ensuring patients experience dignity, comfort, and compassionate care, we'd love to meet you.

Why This Opportunity is Different As one of our first Social Workers supporting this growing service area, you'll have the opportunity to: Help establish and grow hospice services in Northwest Florida Build lasting relationships with patients, families, healthcare providers, and community partners Enjoy autonomy while working as part of a highly supportive interdisciplinary team Serve patients wherever they call home Make a meaningful difference in underserved communities Every day brings the opportunity to provide comfort, guidance, and hope during life's most important moments.

What You'll Do

As a Hospice Social Worker, you will: Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments for hospice patients and families Provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention Assist patients and caregivers with advance care planning, community resources, financial assistance, and long-term care planning Advocate for patient wishes and help families navigate difficult decisions Collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, hospice aides, volunteers, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to develop individualized plans of care Educate patients and caregivers regarding available resources and benefits Provide care in homes, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, and inpatient hospice settings Participate in an on-call rotation as assigned SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday 8 AM to 5 PM On Call Rotation with holiday rotation Qualifications

Qualifications Required Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) Valid Florida driver's license Reliable transportation and current automobile insurance Ability to travel throughout Jackson, Holmes, Washington, Calhoun, Gulf, and Bay Counties Preferred Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or license-eligible Two years of hospice, palliative care, home health, oncology, or healthcare experience Experience with grief counseling and end-of-life care Knowledge of community resources and government assistance programs Strong communication, counseling, and organizational skills

What We Offer

We recognize that caring for others starts by caring for our team.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes: Competitive salary Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Generous paid time off Retirement savings plan Mileage reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Continuing education and professional development opportunities Supportive leadership and collaborative interdisciplinary team The opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up Who You Are You are someone who: Leads with compassion and empathy Thrives on building meaningful relationships Communicates with professionalism and kindness Values teamwork while working independently Remains calm during emotionally difficult situations Is committed to providing exceptional care to every patient and family Join a Mission That Matters Hospice care is about more than medicine—it's about compassion, dignity, and helping people live fully until the very end.

As we expand into Jackson, Holmes, Washington, Calhoun, Gulf, and Bay Counties, we're seeking dedicated professionals who want to be part of something meaningful and help shape the future of hospice care across Northwest Florida.

If you're ready to make a lasting impact in the lives of patients and families, apply today. Service Area: Jackson, Holmes, Washington, Calhoun, Gulf & Bay Counties, Florida Position: Full-Time | Exempt Travel: Local travel throughout the assigned service area is required.

Key Responsibilities

The Hospice Social Worker will conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and provide emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention for patients and families. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and assist with advance care planning and community resource navigation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and possess a valid Florida driver's license with reliable transportation. Preferred qualifications include an LCSW license and two years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or home health settings.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCase managementPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunity resource coordinationDocumentation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Social Worker at Big Bend Hospice a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 32% have no call, 72% 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).

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

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

median 6.0this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,494 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Blountstown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$169k
Residents’ average commute
24 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Big Bend Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Tallahassee, FL
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program