Social Worker BSW
About the job
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW) from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited school is required.
- Licensure as required by the state of employment is required.
- At least 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting is required.
- Knowledge of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, grief, and end-of-life care is required.
- Compassion and tact when supporting patients and families during emotionally intense experiences are required.
- Ability to work independently while contributing meaningfully to a care team is required.
- 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 patients and families.
- Monitor changes in patient and family circumstances and adjust services accordingly.
- Promote dignity, respect, and advocacy for every patient and family served.
- Three to five 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.
About the company
Gentiva provides in-home hospice, palliative, and home health care across the United States through a national network. Care is delivered by clinicians and therapists in patients’ homes, including an Advanced Illness Management model for those not yet hospice-eligible. The company differentiates itself with an integrated at-home care platform and strategic acquisitions, such as ProMedica’s home health, palliative, and hospice operations. Its goal is to help patients stay at home, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and support families and caregivers throughout the care continuum.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, Georgia
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Humana agreed in June 2026 to sell its remaining Gentiva stake for $900 million.
- Gentiva signed the Addus Personal Care divestiture, sharpening focus on hospice and home health.
- CMS included Gentiva facilities in FY2026 hospice compliance lists, sustaining Medicare visibility.
What critics are saying
- The 2024 DOJ settlement imposed $19.4 million over ineligible hospice claims and kickbacks.
- Another False Claims Act case triggers payer exclusions and cripples growth.
- Hospice reimbursement scrutiny and survey risk threaten margins if CMS tightens enforcement in 2027.
What makes Gentiva unique
- Gentiva runs 317 hospice locations across 35 states, with Texas and North Carolina anchors.
- Its hospice, palliative, and home health mix spans end-of-life through recovery care.
- The 2023 ProMedica integration added 4,000 employees and expanded the Heartland footprint.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Wellness Program
Professional Development Budget
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Pet Insurance
Company News
Humana (NYSE:HUM) agreed to sell its minority stake in Gentiva for approximately US$900 million, exiting equity ownership in home health, palliative, and hospice care. The insurer was also selected as a winner in Illinois' Medicaid managed care program, adding a new state contract to its government focused portfolio. For a company centered on Medicare Advantage and other government backed insurance, these moves represent a meaningful repositioning of how Humana (NYSE:HUM) is exposed to care...