Hospice Social Worker (MSW)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Suncrest Hospice as a Hospice Social Worker – MSW in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- will assess, diagnose, and treat patient’s mental and social conditions, counsel individuals and/or families, and update case records.
Requirements
- Assesses psychosocial status of client and social and emotional factors related to the client’s illness, need for care, and response to treatment.
- Provides direct social casework services to clients and families including assisting with goal setting, counseling, and planning and providing interventions.
- Advises agency personnel, clients, and families of appropriate community resources, their eligibility criteria, and regulations.
- Participates in the development and periodic renewal of the client’s plan of care.
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Fixed schedule.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Suncrest Hospice as a Hospice Social Worker – MSW.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Hospice Social Worker (MSW) position at Suncrest Hospice includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Suncrest 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 United States.
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 Casework, Counseling, Goal Setting, Intervention Planning, Community Resource Advising, Plan Of Care Development, Patient Observation, Record Keeping. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker supports patients and families coping with severe or long-term illness by assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental and social conditions, which includes counseling individuals and families and updating case records. Responsibilities also involve advising on community resources, p...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, 401k with Employer Match, Work-Life Balance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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