Medical Social Worker / MSW (Hospice)
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Mission Healthcare as a Medical Social Worker – Hospice, Per Diem in United States. Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people.
Key Responsibilities
- Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, chaplains, and others) to develop and implement personalized care plans.
- Help patients and families with advance care planning, including discussions about advance directives, comfort care options, and goals for end-of-life care.
- Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Master in Social Work (MSW).
- Minimum of one year of experience in health care.
- Experience in hospice or home health care strongly preferred.
- Valid BLS, CPR certification.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $34.59 - $43.24/hr
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Mission Healthcare as a Medical Social Worker – Hospice, Per Diem.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker / MSW (Hospice) at Mission Healthcare 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 Mission Healthcare 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
Mission Healthcare lists compensation for this physician position at $34k to $43k annually.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $43000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Contra Costa, Solano, Alameda East Bay, California.
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 ($34k–$43k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessment, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Advance Care Planning, Advance Directives, Comfort Care, End-of-Life Care, Social Evaluation, Clinical Record Maintenance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves assessing the psychosocial status of hospice patients and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to develop personalized care plans, including discussions on advance directives and end-of-life goals. Responsibilities also include providing counseling to patients and families...
Benefits package: 401(k) retirement savings plan, Mileage reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, Medical, dental, and vision insurance (FT), Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts, Disability, life, and AD&D insurance, Pet insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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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
Per Diem
Posted
1mo ago
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