Licensed MSW / Social Worker - Hospice
Company : Adoration Home Health & Hospice
Location : Scottsboro, AL
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Our Company
Hospice of North Alabama
Overview
Office Location: Scottsboro, ALCoverage area: Jackson, Dekalb, and Marshall Counties
Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8am - 5pm
Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a passionate, dedicated Social Worker to join our team in Scottsboro, AL. 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
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.
About our Line of Business
At Hospice of North Alabama, our primary ambition is to bring first-class care to the warmest and most serene environment possible: home. We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Hospice of North Alabama, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning and a chance to make a positive impact from day one. For more information, please visit www.hospiceofnorthalabama.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Related Jobs
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Frequently asked questions
Scottsboro and surrounding counties have a growing need for compassionate hospice social workers due to an aging population. This creates moderate competition, but experienced Licensed MSWs with hospice expertise tend to stand out, especially at reputable providers like Adoration Home Health & Hospice.
Beyond the standard MSW license, hospice social workers in Alabama benefit from familiarity with Medicare hospice regulations and state licensure compliance. Holding current licensure aligned with Medicare guidelines is essential to practice legally in this region.
Success in this role hinges on strong counseling abilities, crisis intervention, and thorough psychosocial assessments. Skilled MSWs coordinate community resources and offer emotional support, ensuring patients’ end-of-life care respects dignity and holistic needs.
Hospice social workers often advance into leadership roles, case management, or specialized counseling positions. Gaining expertise in grief counseling and hospice philosophy opens pathways to supervisory roles or education-focused careers within hospice organizations.
A hospice social worker balances patient and family consultations, safety assessments, care plan discussions, and documentation. Their workday often involves coordinating with interdisciplinary teams to address emotional and practical needs, emphasizing compassionate, person-centered care.
Adoration Home Health & Hospice emphasizes meaningful patient relationships and unhurried care, allowing social workers to deeply engage with families. The supportive environment fosters skill growth in grief counseling and offers robust benefits uncommon in smaller agencies.
Yes, social workers here enjoy a blend of autonomy with strong team collaboration and access to wellness programs. The company prioritizes employee growth through tuition assistance and advancement opportunities within a compassionate care framework.
Licensed MSW hospice social workers in Scottsboro usually earn between $50,000 and $65,000 annually, reflecting local cost of living and demand. Benefits packages from employers like Adoration Home Health & Hospice can significantly enhance overall compensation.
Rural settings can present limited access to community resources and transportation hurdles. Skilled hospice social workers must creatively coordinate support services and navigate geographic constraints to ensure comprehensive patient and family care.
The Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm schedule supports a balanced lifestyle uncommon in healthcare. This structure, combined with a supportive team and mileage reimbursement, helps social workers maintain personal well-being while delivering quality hospice care.