Hospice Social Worker (MSW) - Full-Time
Company: Arc Hospice & Palliative Care
Location: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description At Arc Hospice & Palliative
Care, we are united by a mission to bring comfort, dignity, and
compassionate support to every patient and family we serve. Join a
team where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported.
Role Snapshot Position: Hospice Social Worker (MSW) Schedule:
Full-time; Monday through Friday with on-call participation as
needed Coverage: Broward County service area Role Summary As a
Hospice Social Worker at Arc Hospice & Palliative Care, you will
provide emotional support, counseling, and resource navigation to
patients and families navigating serious illness and end of life.
Working as part of the interdisciplinary team, this role supports
compassionate, person-centered care aligned with patient goals,
values, and regulatory requirements. Overview The Social Worker
provides psychosocial support, counseling, and care coordination to
hospice patients, families, and caregivers. This role collaborates
closely with nursing, medical, and spiritual care staff to develop
and implement individualized plans of care. The Social Worker also
supports bereavement services and may provide supervision to other
social work staff in accordance with licensing requirements. Key
Responsibilities Provide psychosocial assessments, counseling, and
emotional support to patients and families facing terminal illness
and grief Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop
and update individualized plans of care Assist patients and
families with advance directives, resource navigation, and
long-term planning Participate in Interdisciplinary Group meetings
and care conferences Document all services accurately and timely in
the electronic medical record Provide crisis intervention during
acute emotional or practical challenges Participate in shared
after-hours or on-call rotation as assigned Facilitate access to
community resources such as transportation, food, housing, and
caregiver support Support bereavement services including outreach
and counseling Comply with HIPAA, CMS Conditions of Participation,
and state licensure standards Provide culturally sensitive support
to diverse patients and families Perform other duties as assigned
Supervision (If Applicable): Licensed Clinical Social Workers may
provide supervision to Master's-level social workers or interns in
accordance with applicable state licensing board requirements and
hospice policy. Qualifications Master's degree in social work from
a CSWE-accredited program Current active social work license in the
state of practice with eligibility to supervise if applicable
Minimum of one (1) year of healthcare, hospice, or related
experience preferred Hospice or palliative care experience strongly
preferred Knowledge of Medicare Conditions of Participation related
to psychosocial care Experience with EMR systems and clinical
documentation standards Strong interpersonal, communication, and
documentation skills Ability to work independently while
collaborating within an interdisciplinary team Valid driver's
license and reliable transportation Commitment to Arc Hospice &
Palliative Care's mission and values The compensation range for
this position is shown below and reflects the expected pay range
for the role. Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is committed to
transparency and equity in all compensation practices. Final pay is
determined based on factors such as experience, licensure,
location, and business needs at the time of hire. Some roles may be
eligible for additional compensation components consistent with Arc
Hospice & Palliative Care practices. Compensation $65,000—$70,000
USD Arc Hospice & Palliative Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to join us in
delivering compassionate, inclusive care. Explore the impact you
can make with Arc Hospice today.
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