Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) - Lima Palliative Care
Job Description
About the Role
Join Mercy Health BSMH as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) - Lima Palliative Care in United States. Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination.
Key Responsibilities
- provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.
- provide independent psychotherapy services.
Requirements
- being—personally and professionally. Our
Benefits & Compensation
- 401(k) with employer match.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Hybrid position - combination of remote and on-site.
Apply to join Mercy Health BSMH as a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) - Lima Palliative Care.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) - Lima Palliative Care at Mercy Health BSMH a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Palliative Care physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Palliative Care — Physician Career Context
This Palliative Care position at Mercy Health BSMH 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.
Remote physician positions in Palliative Care have grown significantly in recent years, offering clinicians the ability to maintain a full patient panel without geographic constraints or commute-related burnout.
Location & Logistics
This is a fully remote physician position. Remote clinicians can practice from any state where they hold an active license, eliminating commute time and offering maximum schedule flexibility. Many remote healthcare positions also allow providers to establish a more sustainable long-term practice pattern.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere with an active license
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Social Work, Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Counseling, Case Management, Palliative Care, Telehealth, Record Keeping. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves assessing and evaluating client needs, developing intervention plans collaboratively, and providing brief intervention encounters daily using both in-person and telehealth methods. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate client records, consulting with providers, and mak...
Benefits package: Competitive Pay, 403b with Employer Contributions, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Coverage, HSA/FSA Options, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Palliative Care physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
Hybrid work (Schedule flexibility ↓ burnout)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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