Social Worker
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Job Description
About the Role
Join CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES as a Social Worker – Per Diem in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Richmond, VA 23233Position Type: Per DiemSalary Range: $26.00 - $28.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides an assessment in the patient's identified residence and assistance when this is not safe and another plan is required.
- Carries out social evaluations, including family dynamics, caregiver abilities, communication patterns, high-risks for suicide, neglect or abuse and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
- Counsels patient and family/caregivers as needed in relationship to stress, and other identified coping difficulties.
Requirements
- POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 1.
- A graduate of a master’s program in social work (MSW) accredited by the Council on Social Work Education OR 2.
- A graduate of a bachelor’s program in social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $26 - $28/hr
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES as a Social Worker – Per Diem.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES 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 CONSTELLATION HEALTH SERVICES 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: $26 - $28/hr.
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 Richmond, Virginia.
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: Medical social work, Psychosocial assessment, Crisis intervention, Hospice care, Home care, Advanced directives, Patient counseling, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The social worker assesses the psychosocial status of patients and families to provide counseling, crisis intervention, and support for terminal illness. They also act as a liaison between patients and community agencies while participating in interdisciplinary care planning.
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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
16d ago
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