Social Worker

Company: Georgia Hospice Care
Location: Athens
Posted on: March 3, 2026

Job Description:

Overview: Become a Social Worker with Georgia Hospice Care Are you passionate about helping patients get the care they deserve? Do you want to make a meaningful impact in others’ lives? We are looking for hospice medical social workers to join our team who are committed to creating meaningful experiences for your patients and their families. As a hospice medical social worker, you will be responsible for psychosocial evaluations, ongoing counsel, bereavement services and community education outreach. Working in accordance with the plan of care, you will provide physical, emotional, and spiritual support to patients and families when it's needed most. And just like all of our team members, our hospice medical social workers have access to Georgia Hospice Care’s supportive leadership team and professional development opportunities with plenty of room for advancement. There are Benefits to Joining the Georgia Hospice Care Team! - Tuition Reimbursement - Immediate Access to Paid Time Off - Employee Referral Program Bonus Eligibility - Matching 401K - Annual Merit Increases - Years of Service Award Bonuses - Pet Insurance - Financial and Legal Assistance Program - Mental Health and Counseling Programs - Dental and Orthodontic Coverage - Vision Insurance - Health Care with Low Premiums - $500 Matching Health Savings Account - Short-term and Long-term Disability - Virgin Pulse Wellness Program - Fertility Assistance Program About Georgia Hospice Care A leading hospice and palliative care provider in Georgia, Georgia Hospice Care is dedicated to serving patients and families with love and delivering the highest quality care. With a career at Georgia Hospice Care, you’ll not only have the opportunity to use your skills to make a real difference, but you’ll also be part of an inclusive, respectful work environment filled with peers who have answered the call to care for others. Our Company Mission Georgia Hospice Care’s mission is to serve with love, providing comfort and support through compassionate care and meaningful experiences. For our team members, these aren’t empty words. In every interaction, no matter how big or small, we’re dedicated to providing a superior experience for patients facing life-limiting illnesses and their families. Qualifications: A heart to serve patients and families and a passion for providing the best possible care - Education: MS degree in social work from an accredited school of social work approved by the Council of Social Work Education - Licensure: Current state license as a social worker - Experience: 2 years of clinical work experience, preferably in healthcare or hospice - Required: Reliable transportation. Ability to sit, stand, bend, move intermittently and lift at least 25 lbs and bear the weight of an average adult effectively We’ve worked hard to build a caring culture of integrity, communication, diversity and positive experiences, and we’d love for you to join our team. *Pay is determined by years of experience and location. Appcast Apply Goal Priority: Hot

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