Lead Social Worker-MSW/LCSW (Palliative Care)
Compensation
Pay not disclosed
- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job description
Join UPMC as a Lead Social Worker-MSW/LCSW (Palliative Care) – No Weekends in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Generous benefits package
- Expansive total rewards package
- Career growth opportunities
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with UPMC in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Lead Social Worker will oversee operational activities, staff mentoring, and clinical supervision within the Palliative Care department. They are responsible for facilitating patient care, developing departmental policies, and ensuring clinical standards are met across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited school and hold a valid Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) certification. A minimum of four years of relevant clinical social work experience is required for this leadership role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Lead Social Worker-MSW/LCSW (Palliative Care) at UPMC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Palliative Care social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Palliative Care — Social Worker Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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