What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospice Social Worker position at Empath Health?
Tidewell Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a Master’s-level Social Worker (MSW) to work with us on a PRN basis and provide assessment, counseling, and support for participants and families. As a key member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), you will help create care plans, connect participants with community resources, and ensure dignity and quality of life for those we serve.
Our PRN shifts are 8 hours per day and are available Mon-Fri.
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
- Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments and develop care plans.
- Provide individual, family, and group counseling on aging, dementia, grief, and end-of-life issues.
- Coordinate resources such as housing, financial assistance, and community services.
- Act as liaison among participants, caregivers, the IDT, and community agencies.
- Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).
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.