Pays $62K - $79K — Social Worker market median is ~$73k (320 jobs) · Top 25% in Social Work for work-life (7.2/10, vs 5,645 in this specialty)
Home Health Medical Social Worker (Hospice)
About the Role
Hospice medical social worker in New Mexico. $62,400-$79,040/year. Flexible schedule, mileage reimbursement, 401k.
Join La Vita Bella as a Home Health Medical Social Worker – Hospice, Flexible Schedule in New Mexico. Are you a deeply empathetic professional who believes that every person deserves dignity, comfort, and support at every stage of life? Do you thrive in meaningful, human-centered work where your impact is felt every single day?
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
- Current New Mexico state licensure (LMSW/LCSW or equivalent).
- Experience in healthcare, home health, or hospice preferred.
- Strong communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $62K - $79K
- Dental insurance.
- Health insurance.
- License reimbursement.
- Mileage reimbursement.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
Apply to join La Vita Bella as a Home Health Medical Social Worker – Hospice, Flexible Schedule.
Key Responsibilities
You will provide emotional support, counseling, and practical resources to hospice patients and their families. This role involves guiding individuals through illness, grief, and life transitions with compassion and clarity.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Medical Social Worker (Hospice) at La Vita Bella 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 5,645 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Social Work — Social Worker Career Context
La Vita Bella holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 70/100, 5 active listings.
In New Mexico, Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$91k across 47 listings, vs ~$84k nationally (7,408 listings).
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
New Mexico's cost-of-living index is 94.2 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state — New Mexico ranks #10 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
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