Palliative Care Social Worker MSW
Job Description
About the Role
Join Compassus as a Palliative Care Social Worker – M-F Schedule in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess patients’ psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, as documented in the initial social work assessment, Plan of Care (POC), clinical records, and team meeting notes.
- Provide direct and indirect social services support for patients and families in all service settings (homes, long
- term care facilities, hospitals).
- Deliver crisis intervention and supportive counseling for patients and families.
Requirements
- of 1 year delivering social work services in a healthcare setting.
- At least 3 years of experience in inpatient, outpatient, or home-based social work.
- Independent and collaborative work within an interdisciplinary team.
- Preferred Experience: Knowledge of research techniques, data collection, and policy/program/curriculum development.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $76.6K - $118.9K
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- No weekends required.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Compassus in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Palliative Care Social Worker MSW at Compassus 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 physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Palliative Care — Physician Career Context
This Palliative Care position at Compassus 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.
Compensation Analysis
Compassus lists compensation for this physician position at $36k to $57k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Orange County, California.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Transparent compensation ($36k–$57k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Crisis Intervention, Counseling, Patient Assessment, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Regulatory Compliance, Discharge Planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Palliative Care Social Worker will assess patients' psychosocial and community needs, provide direct and indirect support, and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings. They will also ensure compliance with regulations and assist with discharge planning.
Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Additional Compensation Opportunities, Flexible Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, Wellness Programs. 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 (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
6d ago
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