Hospice Social Worker
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Job Description
About the Role
Join St. Croix Hospice as a Hospice Social Worker in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Hutchinson, KS 67501Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: 100%At St. Croix Hospice, we believe in the power of compassionate care.
Key Responsibilities
- Bachelor’s degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, identify safety or support needs, and provide resources, referrals, and care planning support for patients and families.
- Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and bereavement support, including follow up for at risk individuals and coordination of bereavement activities.
Requirements
- Social Worker Requirements & Core Responsibilities: Bachelor’s degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.
- Conduct psychosocial assessments, identify safety or support needs, and provide resources, referrals, and care planning support for patients and families.
- Provide counseling, crisis intervention, and bereavement support, including follow up for at risk individuals and coordination of bereavement activities.
Benefits & Compensation
- F 8:00am to 5:00pm, Full
- time position. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Company
- paid short/long
- term disability and basic life insurance. 401(k) with up to 4% company match. Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities. Paid time off and paid holidays.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No weekends required.
Apply to join St. Croix Hospice as a Hospice Social Worker.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Social Worker at St. Croix Hospice 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 St. Croix Hospice 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.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Psychosocial Assessments, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Bereavement Support, Care Planning, Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration, Documentation, HIPAA Compliance. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Social Worker provides compassionate emotional and practical support to hospice patients and their families according to the Plan of Care, involving meeting with loved ones and connecting families with community resources. This role also requires close collaboration with the clinical team, maint...
Benefits package: Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Life insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, 401(k) with company match, Tuition reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
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
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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