MSW / Social Worker - Hospice

Job Overview

Office Location:  Olive Branch, MS

Schedule:   Monday -Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Spring Valley Hospice is seeking a passionate, dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Tupelo, MS. 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. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!  

How YOU will benefit   

• Develop deep meaningful relationships during a personal and significant life stage 

• More quality time with patients, allowing for more thoughtful unrushed care 

• Provide holistic, person-centered services 

• Ability to work independently while also having team support   

• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company   

• Build strong skills in grief counseling and long-term emotional support 

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 

Benefits and Perks for You!   

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance   

• Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)   

• Tuition discounts & reimbursement   

• 401(k) with company match   

• Generous PTO   

• Mileage reimbursement  

• Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!   

*Benefits may vary by employment status  

Responsibilities

Qualifications

• 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.