What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker for the Home Team position at Empath Health?
Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing comfort and dignity. Apply now to make a difference!
Tidewell Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a Social Worker to support patients and families during their end-of-life journey. This role provides psychosocial support, care coordination, and resource assistance to ensure comfort and dignity for those we serve. This social worker would cover the hospice homes team in Sarasota County.
Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect.
What you'll Do
- Assess patient and family needs related to coping, mental health, financial resources, and caregiver support.
- Provide individual and family counseling, crisis intervention, and bereavement support.
- Collaborate with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) to develop and manage patient care plans.
- Assist with financial resources, Medicare/Medicaid, and long-term care planning.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records (EMR) and participate in IDG meetings.
- Support patients and families with advance directives and memorial planning.
- Educate the community on hospice care.
Why Join Empath Health?
- Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
- Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
- Industry-Leading PTO: 5 weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
- Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
- Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.
What You'll Need
- Education & Experience: Minimum one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting (internships may qualify).
- Licensure: Must hold one of the following Florida licenses or License eligible (Registered Intern) within 90 days of hire:
- Social Work (LCSW) or Social Work (RCSWI)
- Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Mental Health Counselor (RMHCI)
- Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFTI)
- Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation for field-based roles.
- Proof of valid auto insurance.
What You'll Find at Empath Health
Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.
Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.
Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.
At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.