Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Hospice
Job Description
About the Role
Join Pennant Group as a Licensed Social Worker – Hospice in United States. Join a Team That Puts YOU First! At Emblem Hospice, we do things differently.
Key Responsibilities
- will bring comfort, dignity, and peace to patients and families Collaboration: Join a team of experienced professionals that value your expertise Growth: Access ongoing training, certifications, and advancement opportunities to grow your career Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and mileage reimbursement Key Responsibilities Comprehensive Assessments: Evaluate psychosocial status of patients and families related to terminal illness and living environment Care Planning: Develop and implement interventions based on thorough evaluations Counseling & Support: Guide patients and caregivers through stress, coping challenges, and end of life issues Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely clinical records for all referred patients Resource Navigation: Provide referrals and serve as a liaison with community agencies Team Collaboration: Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and regular team meetings Advocacy: Help physicians and team members understand social and emotional factors impacting care Quality Improvement: Actively contribute to performance improvement initiatives Flexibility: Perform additional duties as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited program Minimum 1 year in healthcare; hospice experience strongly preferred Deep understanding of hospice philosophy and end-of-life care Current CPR certification required Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle for community visits The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
- provide counseling, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure every patient receives holistic.
- Develop and implement interventions based on thorough evaluations Counseling & Support: Guide patients and c.
- Provide referrals and serve as a liaison with community agencies Team Collaboration: Participate in interdis.
Requirements
- accredited program Minimum 1 year in healthcare; hospice experience strongly preferred Deep understanding of hospice philosophy and end
Benefits & Compensation
- accredited program Minimum 1 year in healthcare; hospice experience strongly preferred Deep understanding of hospice philosophy and end
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Pennant Group as a Licensed Social Worker – Hospice.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Social Worker (LSW) - Hospice at Pennant Group 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 Pennant Group 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: Psychosocial Assessment, Counseling, Care Planning, Resource Navigation, Team Collaboration, Advocacy, Quality Improvement, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: As a Licensed Social Worker, you will assess the psychosocial needs of patients and families, provide counseling, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care. You will also maintain clinical records and help navigate community resources.
Benefits package: Competitive pay, Comprehensive benefits, Mileage reimbursement, Ongoing training, Advancement opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
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
6d ago
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