Social Worker -Per Diem
Compensation
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Job Description
Make a Meaningful Impact
Talbot Hospice is seeking a compassionate, Licensed Master Social Worker to support patients and families facing life-limiting illness. If you’re passionate about providing emotional care and guidance during critical moments, we invite you to join our purpose-driven team.
Responsibilities
- Assess psychosocial needs of patients and families.
- Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and grief support.
- Assist with care planning, advance directives, and community referrals.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
- Support end-of-life planning and family decision-making.
Why Talbot Hospice?
We’re a close-knit team committed to compassionate care. Join us and make a real difference in the lives of patients and families.
Requirements
- Active Maryland Master Social Worker License (LMSW).
- 1+ year of healthcare experience (hospice preferred).
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Valid driver’s license and insured vehicle.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker -Per Diem at Talbot Hospice 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.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 46% are remote, 18% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Easton
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $423k
- Typical market rent
- $2,089/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 20 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.