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Pathways Healthcare
Westwood, Massachusetts

Per Diem Hospice Social Worker

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$60/visit

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Why Join Pathways?

  • Work in a supportive team environment and amazing corporate culture.
  • Impact patients' lives directly by providing in-home care.
  • Opportunities for continued growth and professional development.

Position Details

  • Main Office location: Westwood, MA
  • Service Area: Quincy, Westwood, Brockton, Scituate, Attleboro areas.
  • Job Type: Per Diem

Responsibilities

  • Conducting psychosocial assessments related to the patient's illness and environment and effectively communicating findings to the registered nurse.
  • Performing social evaluations and developing appropriate intervention plans based on assessment findings.
  • Maintaining accurate and up-to-date clinical records for all patients referred to social work.
  • Providing essential information and referral services to patients, families, and caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.
  • Acting as a liaison between patients, families, caregivers, and community agencies.
  • Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with other healthcare professionals to support comprehensive patient care.
  • Working with public and private agencies to leverage available resources for the benefit of our patients and our organization.
  • Participating in the development of comprehensive care plans and engaging in case conferences as required.
  • Assisting physicians and the multidisciplinary team in understanding the social and emotional factors influencing health problems.
  • Contributing to discharge planning and ensuring a smooth transition for patients and their families.

Qualifications

  • LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker) required.
  • Sensitivity and understanding of end-of-life issues.
  • Expertise in psychosocial assessment and treatment.
  • A collaborative approach to working with a multidisciplinary team.
  • At least one (1) year of experience in Hospice care preferred.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as good organizational skills.
  • Maintain current BLS CPR certification.
  • Possess a valid driver's license and own a reliable, insured vehicle.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Rates: $60 per visit + mileage reimbursement.

Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementCare planningClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationCrisis intervention

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 55% are remote, 5% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Massachusetts is 105.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.2% of Massachusetts clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top contract/1099 Social Worker Jobs

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Salary Distribution20 jobs

6
<$85k
3
$85k-105k
2
$105k-125k
9
$125k-145k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
17%
Loan repayment
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,488 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Westwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.02M
Typical market rent
$3,063/mo
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.3
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Pathways Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Fayetteville, North Carolina
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mileage reimbursement