Social Worker (LMSW)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Hospice of Chattanooga as a Social Worker (LMSW) in United States. Overview Are you a passionate Licensed Medical Social Worker (LMSW) seeking a fulfilling career with a purpose? Look no further!
Key Responsibilities
- Be a Supportive Guide: Assess and communicate psychosocial status to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary group.
- Connect Hearts and Homes: Evaluate medical needs, home situations, financial resources, and community support.
- Provide Individualized Care Advocacy: Implement personalized social work plans and collaborate with your Bereavement Coordinator.
- Be part of a United Team Effort: Shape care plans, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and address psychosocial stresses.
Requirements
- $28.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer.
- 00 - $28.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer.
Benefits & Compensation
- Hourly rate: $28/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Hospice of Chattanooga as a Social Worker (LMSW).
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (LMSW) at Hospice of Chattanooga a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Hospice of Chattanooga is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $22.00 - $28.00 per hour.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $28 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Counseling, Patient Care, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Psychosocial Assessment, Care Planning, Advocacy, Bereavement Support. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The primary responsibility involves delivering exceptional social work services, including counseling and guidance, to support the emotional well-being and coping capacity of hospice patients and their families. This includes assessing psychosocial status, evaluating needs, implementing personalized...
Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Career Path Program, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Tuition Reimbursement, Certification Assistance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
2mo ago
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