Social Worker MSW- PRN
Listed compensation
$34.77-$50.42/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Company
Providence at Home with Compassus
This Is a Collective Bargaining Position
- Day shift
- As needed/variable
- Per Diem
Position Summary
Make a lasting impact by joining Providence at Home with Compassus, leaders in home-based hospice and palliative care. We’re seeking a compassionate and experienced Home Health Social Worker to provide essential support to patients and families.
In this role, you’ll use your clinical judgment to assess and address psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, helping patients maximize their functioning and quality of life.
You'll provide crisis intervention, grief support, and counseling around end-of-life issues while facilitating coordination among families, care teams, and referral sources.
As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to care planning, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, support discharge planning, and offer consultation across the organization—all while working independently and under minimal supervision.
If you're dedicated to holistic, patient-centered care, we invite you to bring your skills and heart to our team.
Job Duties
Conducts clinical assessments to identify patients' psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, documenting in the Plan of Care, clinical records, and team notes.
Delivers direct and indirect social services across settings such as homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.
Provides crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patients and families coping with terminal illness, tailoring support to individual and family dynamics.
- Completes documentation and duties in compliance with federal/state regulations and organizational policies.
- Actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing to care planning and coordination.
- Consults with colleagues, leadership, patients, families, and external partners to support care goals.
- Facilitates level-of-care transitions and discharge planning.
- Responds promptly to social services referrals from the hospice team.
- Accepts assignments within professional competencies while fostering a collaborative, team-based approach.
Education And/or Experience
- Required - Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
- Preferred - 1 year of post-Master’s experience in a health care setting.
Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
- Required - Washington Advanced Social Worker License (Vendor Managed) OR
- Washington Advanced Social Worker Associate License (Vendor Managed) OR
- Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License (Vendor Managed) OR
- Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License (Vendor Managed)
- Required - National Provider BLS - American Heart Association (Vendor Managed)
At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected.
As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Compensation range: $34.77-$50.42
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities
- Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and much more.
- Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus
At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others.
Your Career Journey Matters
We’re dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. Whether you’re pursuing leadership roles, specialized training, or exploring new career paths, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.
The Compassus Advantage
- Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
- Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
- Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
- Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
- Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
- A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.
Ready to Join?
At Compassus, your career is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker will conduct clinical assessments to identify patient needs and provide direct support, including crisis intervention and grief counseling. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop care plans and facilitate transitions of care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work and possess a valid Washington state social work license. A BLS certification from the American Heart Association is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker MSW- PRN at Compassus a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,477 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 45% are remote, 25% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.9 / 10 · top 25% in social work | ranked against 6,477 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $72k–$105k | Social Work median $86k (middle half $73k–$104k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$83k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Washington | 137 active | 6,574 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 45% remote · 25% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Social Worker listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment150 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,573 in the last 30 days | 1,495 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | −1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$89k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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