Licensed Social Worker LBSW
Company: Gentiva Hospice
Location: Topeka
Posted on: July 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Our Company: Gentiva Hospice is a member of the Gentiva family –
an industry leader in hospice, palliative, home health, and
personal home care. Our place is by the side of those who need us,
offering physical, spiritual and emotional support to patients and
their families so they may make the most of every moment. We
believe that better care for caregivers and clinicians means better
care for everyone, so we offer ongoing professional training, lower
nurse-to-patient ratios, and comprehensive benefits for eligible
employees. Here, you'll join gifted colleagues who make a lasting
difference in people's lives every day. Overview: We’re looking for
a Hospice Licensed Social Worker (LBSW) to join our team. The
Hospice Licensed Social Worker (LBSW) is that member of the
interdisciplinary team whose primary function is to provide
psychosocial support to the patient/family unit based on an
assessment that identifies the needs, goals, interventions and
services indicated accordance with the established plan of care and
to utilize professional training and personal judgment in
monitoring the psychosocial assessment process . About You:
Bachelor’s degree in social work from a CSWE accredited School.
Licensure as required by the state in which the hospice is located
One year experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare and/or
hospice setting is required; three to five years preferred
Knowledge of terminally ill patients and their families along with
Understanding of hospice and the psychosocial dynamics of illness,
loss, and death; ability to apply knowledge of the special needs of
hospice patient and families; sens itivity to the impact of life
and death issues face by individuals with terminal illness; tact in
dealing with these patients and their families; ability to support
Others at a time of crisis; ability to cope with the stress of
repeated loss We Offer: Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health
Insurance, 401k Plan, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO Opportunity to
Participate In a Fleet Program Competitive Salaries Mileage
Reimbursement Professional Growth and Development Opportunities
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 Location: Gentiva
Hospice
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