Hospice Social Worker (PRN)

Social WorkerNo weekendsPer Diem

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Tidewell Hospice, a part of Empath Health is seeking a Master’s-level Social Worker (MSW) to work with us on a PRN basis and provide assessment, counseling, and support for participants and families. As a key member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), you will help create care plans, connect participants with community resources, and ensure dignity and quality of life for those we serve.

Our PRN shifts are 8 hours per day and are available Mon-Fri.

Since 1980, Tidewell Hospice has proudly served families across southwest Florida with compassionate, dignified care. As a member of Empath Health, we help patients with advanced illness live meaningfully while supporting their families with warmth, expertise, and respect.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments and develop care plans.
  • Provide individual, family, and group counseling on aging, dementia, grief, and end-of-life issues.
  • Coordinate resources such as housing, financial assistance, and community services.
  • Act as liaison among participants, caregivers, the IDT, and community agencies.
  • Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR).

Why Join Empath Health?

  • Earn Competitive Pay: Your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.
  • Benefits & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement with company match, plus wellness programs to support your mind and body.
  • Industry-Leading PTO: 5+ weeks to rest, recharge, and live your Full Life.
  • Grow Your Career: CEU support, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities.
  • Make a Difference: Join a mission-driven team dedicated to kindness, compassion, and Full Life Care for All.

What You'll Need

  • Education & Experience: Minimum one year of social work experience in a healthcare setting (internships may qualify).
  • Licensure: Must hold one of the following Florida licenses or License

Eligible (Registered Intern) Within 90 Days of Hire

  • Social Work (LCSW) or Social Work (RCSWI)
  • Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Mental Health Counselor (RMHCI)
  • Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Marriage and Family Therapist (RMFTI)
  • Valid Florida driver’s license and reliable transportation for field-based roles.
  • Proof of valid auto insurance.

What You'll Find at Empath Health

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All.

Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support.

Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life.

At Empath Health, you’ll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life’s journey more meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

The Hospice Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments and develops care plans to support patients and families. They also provide counseling and coordinate community resources while maintaining accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess at least one year of healthcare social work experience. A valid Florida license (LCSW, RCSWI, LMHC, RMHCI, LMFT, or RMFTI) and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentCare planningIndividual counselingFamily counselingDementia careGrief counselingEnd-of-life careResource coordinationElectronic medical record documentationInterdisciplinary team collaborationCase management

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Social Worker (PRN) at Empath Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,492 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, 48% are remote, 22% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Empath Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Clearwater, Florida
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement with company match
Wellness programs
5+ weeks PTO
CEU support