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Catskill, New York

: Full time Social Worker - Hospice Columbia and Greene Counties

Social Worker 8.0 Work-LifeNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$62.4K - $89.6K

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Day Shift

Description

Full time Social Worker - Hospice Columbia and Greene Counties

The Community Hospice has a full time opportunity for a social worker to join our hospice care team caring for patients in primarily the Columbia county area as part of our Interdisciplinary Team in homes and Nursing homes.

As a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team, the primary focus is to respond to the emotional and psychological needs of patients, families and staff.

Position is Full time Monday- Friday 8a-4:30p.

Position Highlights

  • Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
  • Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders as they relate to end of life care
  • Provide specialized skills and mental health therapy for clients
  • Identify barriers which impact optimal patient functioning
  • Ensure patients receive appropriate resources in most appropriate setting

What you will need

  • NYS SW Licensure
  • Valid NYS Drivers license
  • Minimum 2-3 years experience ideally caring for seniors or those with advance illness
  • The Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation and a supportive work environment
  • Apply today for more information!
  • Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.08

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid NYS Social Work license and a valid NYS driver's license. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience, preferably in senior or advanced illness care, is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentBehavioral disorder treatmentPatient resource coordinationInterdisciplinary team collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates : Full time Social Worker - Hospice Columbia and Greene Counties at Trinity Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 10% in Social Work — ranked against 5,766 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 30% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$37k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $34k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Work-life snapshot

8.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 10% in Social Work

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Catskill

Typical market rent
$1,475/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
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