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Wesley Life
United States · Remote OK

Licensed Social Worker- Hospice/Palliative Care

Social WorkerFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join WesleyLife and Help Revolutionize the Aging Experience!

Discover how WesleyLife is redefining what it means to age well: The WesleyLife Way

As a Social Worker with WesleyLife At Home, you will:

  • Explain WesleyLife Hospice and Palliative services to patients and families.
  • Visit patient homes (wherever they call home) to assess the psychosocial status, safety concerns, and bereavement risk factors of patients and families/caregivers.
  • Communicate findings to patient care teams to update care plans.
  • Carry out social evaluations and plan interventions.
  • Counsel patients and families/caregivers regarding stress and other identified coping difficulties.
  • Provide information and referral services for patients and families/caregivers regarding financial, practical, and environmental needs.
  • Serve as liaison with patients and families/caregivers and care providers or community agencies.
  • Participate in caregiver, placement, and discharge planning when needed, including discharge to a higher level of care.
  • LISW preferred, LMSW highly encourage to apply.

What We Offer You

We know you want more than just a paycheck—you want a career that offers flexibility, fulfillment, and a chance to make a real difference. At WesleyLife,

we provide:

  • Competitive Pay: The starting pay rate will be based upon the years of experience.
  • Daily Pay: Need your wages before payday? Use our free Daily Pay app to access your earnings when you need them.
  • Mileage Reimbursement at 58.5 cents per mile

Ready to Join Us?

Qualified candidates will be contacted to move forward in the hiring process.

Unfortunately, WesleyLife cannot sponsor applicants for work visas.

WesleyLife is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As part of our commitment to your well-being, you’ll need to complete a pre-hire health assessment and drug screen.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker assesses the psychosocial status and safety of hospice and palliative care patients in their homes. They provide counseling, coordinate care plans with medical teams, and facilitate referrals for financial and practical needs.

Requirements

Candidates should be a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), with a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) certification preferred. Applicants must be able to pass a pre-hire health assessment and drug screen.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentBereavement CounselingCrisis InterventionCare PlanningCase ManagementPatient AdvocacyClinical CounselingInterdisciplinary Communication

Palliative Care — Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Palliative Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 22% have no call, 52% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Palliative Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Social Worker Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 22 employers

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<$90k
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$90k-110k
15
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12
$130k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
46%
CME allowance
23%
Loan repayment
12%
PSLF eligible
4%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Below most Palliative Care (Social Work) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 49 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Wesley Life

Non-profit Organizations
Johnston, Iowa
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Daily Pay
Mileage Reimbursement at 58.5 cents per mile