<p>This hospice-based Licensed Clinical Social Worker role is embedded within a well-established home hospice program serving Melbourne, Florida and the surrounding Brevard County region. Working under physician direction as part of a structured Interdisciplinary Group, the LCSW provides direct psychosocial support to patients and families navigating end-of-life care — a clinically meaningful, community-facing position with a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits platform backed by a large national post-acute care organization.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Annual salary range of $63,080 to $94,620 (full-time), determined by local labor market, education, and experience</li> <li>Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits package (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan with equity participation opportunity</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to individual performance</li> <li>Defined career development pathways with internal mobility across a large national organization</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Community-based hospice setting — care is delivered in patients' homes and residential care environments across the Melbourne, FL service area</li> <li>Functions as an integrated member of the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG), contributing to comprehensive, coordinated Plans of Care on a daily basis</li> <li>Provides psychosocial assessment and intervention addressing personal, emotional, environmental, and social factors affecting patient health status</li> <li>Collaborates directly with attending physicians, nursing staff, and the broader care team to align social work services with clinical goals</li> <li>Serves as a resource educator for care team members on community support services and referral pathways available to patients and families</li> <li>Assists patients and significant others in developing coping mechanisms appropriate to diagnosis, prognosis, and family dynamics</li> <li>Field-based role requiring reliable personal transportation or access to public transit throughout the service territory</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program — required</li> <li>Current, valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance and access to dependable transportation — required</li> <li>Active Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credential — preferred; licensure in state of residence accepted</li> <li>Minimum one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting — preferred</li> <li>Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire — preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Melbourne sits on Florida's Space Coast, a stretch of Atlantic coastline in Brevard County known for year-round sunshine, affordable cost of living relative to South Florida, and a strong sense of community. The area offers easy access to beaches, the Indian River Lagoon, and Kennedy Space Center, alongside well-regarded public schools and a growing healthcare and technology employment base. Orlando's full range of cultural amenities, international airport, and major medical centers is approximately one hour west — making Melbourne an attractive balance of coastal lifestyle and metropolitan access.</p>