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Pennant Group
South King County, Washington

Hospice Social Worker

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$38-$45/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Hospice Social Worker (MSW, LICSW)
  • South King County, WA | $38–$45/hour | Full-Time
  • Bring Comfort, Support, and Guidance When It Matters Most

Puget Sound Hospice of King County is seeking a compassionate and resourceful Hospice Social Worker (MSW, LICSW) to join our interdisciplinary hospice team serving South King County.

You'll help patients and families navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of serious illness and end-of-life care while ensuring they feel heard, supported, and respected throughout the journey.

Compensation

  • $38–$45/hour based on experience
  • Mileage reimbursement and travel stipend

Benefits That Support Work and Life

  • We want you to feel supported at work and beyond, with benefits designed around your health, your future, and life outside of work.
  • Take Care of You
  • Medical, dental & vision + free telehealth
  • Paid holidays, sick time & vacation
  • Flexible scheduling to fit your life
  • Employee Assistance Program & Emergency Fund
  • Plan for the Future
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid life & AD&D insurance
  • Health & Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition reimbursement & growth opportunities
  • A Few Extras
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee referral program
  • Voluntary insurance options

Ongoing Training & Development

And just as important, you'll join a collaborative, supportive hospice team that understands the value of the work you do.

What You'll Do

As a Hospice Social Worker, you'll be an important part of the interdisciplinary team, helping patients and families navigate end-of-life care with compassion, dignity, and practical support.

  • Complete psychosocial assessments and develop individualized plans of care
  • Provide counseling and emotional support to patients and families
  • Help families navigate end-of-life planning, advance directives, hospice services, and community resources
  • Provide behavioral health support and crisis intervention when needed
  • Advocate for patient needs, preferences, and rights
  • Collaborate closely with nurses, providers, chaplains, aides, and other members of the hospice team
  • Connect patients and families with community programs and resources
  • Complete accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation

What You'll Bring

  • Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
  • Current Washington State Social Work license: LICSW, LASW, LSWAIC, or LSWAA
  • Strong communication, counseling, and interpersonal skills
  • Knowledge of community resources and end-of-life care planning
  • Ability to travel throughout South King County
  • Hospice or palliative care experience strongly preferred

Why Hospice?

Hospice social work offers the opportunity to spend your time where it matters most: supporting people.

Our Core Values: CAPLICO

Customer Second (Employee First!)

  • Accountability
  • Passion for Learning
  • Love One Another
  • Intelligent Risk Taking
  • Celebration
  • Ownership

Contact our recruiter Marta at 425-320-9683

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at pennantgroup.com.

Key Responsibilities

The Hospice Social Worker will conduct psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans for patients and their families. They will provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and help navigate end-of-life planning while collaborating with an interdisciplinary hospice team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and possess a current Washington State Social Work license (LICSW, LASW, LSWAIC, or LSWAA). Strong communication skills and the ability to travel throughout South King County are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCase managementPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary collaborationCommunity resource coordinationHospice care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Social Worker at Pennant Group a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,494 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 32% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$86k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$86k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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About Pennant Group

Hospitals and Health Care
Eagle, Idaho
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental & vision
Free telehealth
Paid holidays, sick time & vacation
Flexible scheduling
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with company match
Company-paid life & AD&D insurance
Health & Flexible Spending Accounts