Hospice Social Worker
Listed compensation
$38-$45/hr
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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
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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