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Mission Healthcare
San Diego, California · Hybrid

Medical Social Worker / MSW (Hospice)

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38-$43/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 44m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum.

We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

  • Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.
  • Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Pet Insurance

  • Pay range (depending on experience): $38.00-$43.00 hourly
  • Schedule/Shift: Full Time, Monday-Friday (8:00am-5:00pm)
  • Territory/Location: Central San Diego, CA

Responsibilities

Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, chaplains, and others) to develop and implement personalized care plans.

Help patients and families with advance care planning, including discussions about advance directives, comfort care options, and goals for end-of-life care.

  • Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
  • Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.

Provides information and referral services for Mission patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

Offer individual, family, and group counseling to help patients and caregivers manage grief, fear, and anxiety.

Assist families in coping with the challenges of caregiving and navigating the emotional, social, and practical aspects of hospice care.

Serves as liaison and provides information between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies for financial assistance, legal support and respite care services.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a Master in Social Work (MSW).
  • Minimum of one year of experience in health care.
  • Experience in hospice or home health care strongly preferred.
  • Valid BLS, CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation

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At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.

Accessibility Commitment

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Your Voice Matters

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

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Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentSocial EvaluationIndividual CounselingFamily CounselingGrief SupportCaregiver SupportClinical RecordkeepingCommunity Resource CoordinationInterdisciplinary CollaborationBLS Certification

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker / MSW (Hospice) at Mission Healthcare a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,515 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (983 salary observations; 1,831 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (6,888 salary observations; 21,436 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · above average in social workranked against 6,515 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$79k–$89kSocial Work median $74k (middle half $62k–$94k)42 comparable listings, Oct 2026
California vs national$96k median in California$81k nationally (+19%)983 state / 6,888 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$76k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in California688 active6,585 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 46% remote · 32% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,515 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.6
Better work-life than 70% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,515 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Hybrid
  • Remote
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About Mission Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts