Field Social Worker - Hospice
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Job Description
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- Field Social Worker - Hospice
The Field Social Worker will be responsible for the psychosocial assessment and participate in the development of an interdisciplinary plan of care, supporting the psychosocial needs of the Hospice patient/family to ensure the best possible psychosocial outcomes.
- MSW from Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accredited school.
- Licensed as a clinical social worker with the state of Florida.
- Valid driving license and good driving record.
- Must have one (1) year of healthcare experience.
- Social work or counseling background, knowledge of community resources
- One year of social work experience in a health care setting required.
- Working knowledge of systems theory and family dynamics.
- Strong clinical and assessment skills, including crisis intervention and the ability to work in a team setting.
- Organization, time-management, and self-awareness.
- Must be customer-service oriented and able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Team Members at all levels in the organization.
- Professionalism in interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with colleagues, physicians and ancillary department personnel is required
- Skilled in providing care for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Provide and document psychosocial assessments
- Provide psychosocial support and services to the patient/caregiver
- Facilitate community referrals
- Facilitate Nursing Home/Assisted Living Facility transfers
- Assess bereavement needs
- Provide crisis intervention
- Serve as a resource to the interdisciplinary team
- Participate in education of the community regarding Hospice care.
Key Responsibilities
The Field Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments and develops interdisciplinary care plans to support hospice patients and their families. They also facilitate community referrals, manage facility transfers, and provide crisis intervention services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a CSWE-accredited school and be licensed as a clinical social worker in Florida. At least one year of healthcare-related social work experience and a valid driver's license 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 Field Social Worker - Hospice at Halifax 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 6,335 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in social work | ranked against 6,335 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Social Work median $65k (middle half $56k–$70k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Florida index 103.4 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Florida | 301 active | 6,330 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 34% remote · 30% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Florida social worker listings (all specialties): 3% state a sign-on bonus · 6% offer loan repayment315 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,543 in the last 30 days | 1,349 the 30 days before (+89%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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