Hospice Social Worker (MSW)
Compensation
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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
- PTO (but spell out for your site and this role)
- 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
MSW - Master's in Social Work Degree from accredited university
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
The Hospice Social Worker provides psychosocial support to patients and families while navigating end-of-life challenges. They also collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Social Worker (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 6,477 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Social Worker Career Context
Suncrest Hospice ranks #10 of 17 employers hiring Social Worker on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in social work | ranked against 6,477 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $74k (middle half $63k–$84k)329 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Oklahoma index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Oklahoma | 51 active | 6,577 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 38% remote · 32% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US Social Worker listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,573 in the last 30 days | 1,495 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | −1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Suncrest Hospice | #10 of 17 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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