Overview
Empower Families. Navigate Care. Transform Home Health Journeys.
Are you a compassionate, clinically grounded professional who brings empathy and clarity to life's most challenging moments? At Heartland Home Health, a Gentiva company, we believe that healing starts with human connection-and our social workers are at the heart of that mission.
We're seeking a Home Health Social Worker (MSW) to provide emotional, social, and practical support for patients and their loved ones. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that helps individuals navigate serious illness, life transitions, and the complexity of home-based care.
What You'll Do as a Home Health Social Worker (MSW):
Conduct psychosocial assessments to identify patient and family needs and develop care goals aligned with the individualized Plan of Care.
Deliver emotional support, counseling, and crisis intervention services to patients and caregivers.
Educate families on available community resources, advance directives, care planning, and coping strategies.
Collaborate closely with nurses, therapists, physicians, and other members of the care team to ensure comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Provide support and guidance through serious illness, loss, grief, and end-of-life decisions.
Communicate changes in patient or family condition that may impact care planning, safety, or psychosocial well-being.
Document all services and interventions thoroughly, accurately, and in accordance with regulatory and agency standards.
Advocate for the dignity and rights of patients and families, while offering sensitivity, respect, and culturally competent care.
About You
Qualifications - What You'll Bring:
Master's Degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program
Licensure as required by the state of practice
At least 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare or home health/hospice setting
Deep understanding of the psychosocial dynamics of illness, loss, and death, and the ability to provide support during times of high emotional need
Knowledge of hospice and home health care services, including community resources, Medicare/Medicaid guidelines, and care coordination
Strong communication, critical thinking, and documentation skills
Emotional resilience and empathy-able to support others while maintaining personal well-being
Preferred Experience (Not Required):
Experience in home health or hospice social work
EMR documentation (HomeCare HomeBase or similar system)
Bereavement support, grief counseling, or crisis intervention
Familiarity with interdisciplinary team collaboration in a clinical setting
We Offer
Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-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 (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)
Apply now to join our Home Health team as a Social Worker and make a difference-one family, one home, one heart at a time.
Legalese
This is a safety-sensitive position
Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
We are proud to be an EEO employer
We maintain a drug-free workplace
ReqID: 2026-138143
Category: Social Workers
Position Type: Flex/Per Diem
Company: Heartland Home Health
