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Suncrest Hospice
Virginia Beach, Virginia

Hospice Social Worker (BSW / MSW)

Social Worker Above average in Social WorkNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$50k-$60k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job Description

Why Suncrest

At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice, we're more than a hospice provider—we're a compassionate team on a mission to change the expectation of hospice care in our communities. Our rapid growth is driven by one simple belief: exceptional patient care starts by investing in our people.

We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!

Benefits

  • Pay Scale: $50,000-$60,000 plus bonus opportunities
  • PTO
  • Monthly bonus opportunities
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP
  • 401k plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
  • Minimal to no on-call obligations
  • Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
  • Details

Brighton/Suncrest is dedicated to providing exceptional care and service through a compassionate, supportive team that values communication, integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth.

Our Hospice Social Workers provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients, families, referring source and team members as they navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of serious illness and end-of-life care. You will serve as an advocate, resource, and trusted member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, helping patients and families receive the support they need throughout their hospice journey.

Qualifications

Social Work degree that complies with CHAP and state of residence regulations.

Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs and incorporate findings into the individualized plan of care.

Counsel patients and families while providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance as they navigate illness, loss, grief, and significant life transitions.

Educate patients and families about available community resources and connect them with appropriate programs, services, and support.

Advocate for patients and families to identify barriers to care and the hospice team to develop appropriate solutions to ensure their needs, preferences, values, and goals are heard and addressed.

Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, facility staff, and other members of the care team.

Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in accordance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families while navigating the emotional and practical challenges of end-of-life care. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized plans of care while advocating for patient needs.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Case managementPatient advocacyGrief counselingInterdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory complianceCommunity resource coordination

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Social Worker (BSW / MSW) at Suncrest Hospice a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,764 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 30% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $54k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
23%
Loan repayment
20%
Sign-on bonus
10% this job
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Social Work

  • No call

Living in Virginia Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$379k
Typical market rent
$2,086/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Suncrest Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Sandy, UT
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

PTO
Monthly bonus opportunities
Mileage reimbursement
Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP
401k with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days
Minimal to no on-call obligations
Professional growth and career advancement