Gentiva Hospice·Panora, Iowa
The Hospice Social Worker will serve as the psychosocial support expert on the interdisciplinary team, providing assessments, counseling, and resource navigation for patients and families navigating serious illness and loss. Key duties include educating families on hospice services, advance care planning, grief, and monitoring psychosocial changes to update the plan of care.
Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program and current state licensure. A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Social Worker in a healthcare or hospice setting is required, along with knowledge of illness, grief, and end-of-life dynamics.
Market context
Hospice social worker roles in Iowa are typically driven by steady need for end-of-life support, care coordination, and family counseling across home and facility settings. These positions are competitive because employers often want an MSW from a CSWE-accredited program, current licensure, and prior healthcare or hospice experience with grief and illness dynamics. If you are considering applying, review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here first so you can quickly confirm fit and prepare examples of hospice or bereavement work.