Licensed Social Worker PRN

Good Shepherd Hospice

2 days ago

Columbia, South CarolinaPer Diem / PRNSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Good Shepherd Hospice as a Licensed Social Worker – PRN, Hospice in United States. Overview Good Shepherd Hospice is seeking a compassionate Social Worker to serve our patients and their families in Columbia and surrounding communities. The Hospice Social Worker provides medical social services to the patient and family in accordance with the interdisciplinary Plan of Care.

Key Responsibilities

Assists the physician and other members of the care team in understanding significant social and emotional factors related to the patient’s health problems.

Utilizes all available resources, such as family and community agencies, to assist the patient and family to live better within the limitations of the illness.

Requirements

Must be licensed in the state where care is being delivered.

At least one year of social work experience in a health care setting.

Demonstrated commitment to the hospice philosophy of care.

Benefits & Compensation

25 days PTO.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Good Shepherd Hospice as a Licensed Social Worker – PRN, Hospice.

Key Skills

Social workHospice carePatient assessmentInterdisciplinary team collaborationClinical documentationCrisis interventionEmotional supportCare planningResource coordinationMedical social services

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker PRN at Good Shepherd Hospice a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Good Shepherd Hospice is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Columbia, South Carolina.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Social work, Hospice care, Patient assessment, Interdisciplinary team collaboration, Clinical documentation, Crisis intervention, Emotional support, Care planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Social Worker provides medical social services to hospice patients and their families, assisting with emotional and social adjustments. They participate in the interdisciplinary team to develop and review care plans while maintaining accurate clinical documentation.

Benefits package: 5 Weeks PTO, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Education Fund, 401k. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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