Hospice Social Worker

Good Samaritan

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeSocial Work

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Good Samaritan as a Hospice Social Worker in United States. We are seeking a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) who is interested in serving Good Sam in the New River Valley area. If you have a heart for hospice and a passion for teamwork, we invite you to consider joining our dedicated team of Social Workers.

Key Responsibilities

Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.

Coordinate community resources to help families navigate hospice care.

provide guidance through difficult transitions.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Good Samaritan as a Hospice Social Worker.

Key Skills

Emotional SupportPsychosocial SupportAdvance Care PlanningCounselingBereavement ServicesCoordinationCommunity Resources NavigationCollaborationHolistic CareAdvocacyCommunicationTeamwork

Requirements

A Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) is required for this position, with state licensure (LMSW or LCSW) being preferred. Candidates should ideally possess two years of experience in hospice, palliative care, or a healthcare setting, along with strong counseling and advocacy skills.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Social Worker at Good Samaritan a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Social Work — Physician Career Context

This Social Work position at Good Samaritan 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: Emotional Support, Psychosocial Support, Advance Care Planning, Counseling, Bereavement Services, Coordination, Community Resources Navigation, Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.

Core responsibilities: The Hospice Social Worker will provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families, assist with advance care planning, counseling, and bereavement services. This role also involves coordinating community resources and collaborating with the care team to provide holistic support.

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