MSW / Social Worker - Hospice
Generations Hospice
Summary
Generations Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Social Worker to join our team! Our Social Workers provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination to patients facing terminal illness. This role plays a key part in the delivery of holistic care and ensures that patients' psychosocial needs are met with dignity and respect.
Job description
As a Social Worker You will:
- Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families
- Evaluate home safety; assist with alternative care plans when needed
- Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and emotional support
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
- Educate and assist with advance directives
- Provide referrals and practical support for patients and families
- Serve as liaison with community resources and agencies
- Collaborate with team members to support holistic patient care
- Support funeral, financial, and legal planning with families
Requirements
- A graduate of a master's program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR A graduate of a bachelor's program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(3).
- Minimum of one (1) years' experience in health care, hospice experience preferred. Understands hospice philosophy, and issues of death/dying.
- Experience in a hospice care preferred.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
- Current licensure according to Medicare guidelines to practice in state of operation.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Discount programs
- Childcare discounts
- Gym memberships
- Pet insurance
- Travel and entertainment discounts
Company overview
Generations Hospice is a Wisconsin-based healthcare provider specializing in end-of-life care services, established in 2011 by a team of local healthcare professionals. Operating as part of the BrightSpring Health Services family, the company provides comprehensive hospice care focused on dignity, compassion, and individualized treatment for terminally ill patients. Their interdisciplinary team approach includes 24/7 on-call support, pain and symptom management, medication coordination, and personalized care plans that address physical, medical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. Generations Hospice serves communities across multiple Wisconsin counties including Columbia, Dodge, Fond du Lac, Green Lake, and Winnebago. The organization distinguishes itself through patient-centric care that respects individual goals and emphasizes quality of life during end-of-life journeys. Their services extend beyond medical care to include bereavement support for families for 13 months post-death, volunteer companionship programs, and comprehensive social and spiritual counseling. As a CHAP-accredited provider, Generations Hospice maintains high standards of care while operating with a team of 11-50 dedicated healthcare professionals committed to making patients' final days as comfortable and meaningful as possible.