Hospice Social Worker
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Ovation Hospice of Phoenix as a Hospice Social Worker in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments of hospice patients and their families.
- Develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
- Provide supportive counseling and crisis intervention.
- Assist patients and families with advance directives, funeral planning, and community resources.
Requirements
- Ensure compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, and agency standards.
- Facilitate and coordinate community
- based support groups on behalf of Ovation Hospice, providing compassionate guidance and emotional support to individuals and families experiencing grief and loss. Qualifications
- Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program required.
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Ovation Hospice of Phoenix as a Hospice Social Worker.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Social Worker at Ovation Hospice of Phoenix 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 Ovation Hospice of Phoenix 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, Care Planning, Supportive Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Advance Directives, Community Resources, Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The Hospice Social Worker will conduct initial and ongoing psychosocial assessments for patients and families, developing individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Key duties include providing supportive counseling, assisting with legal/funeral planning, and maintai...
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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
Part Time
Posted
1mo ago
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