Hospice Social Worker - MSW - as needed
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Riverside Health System as a Hospice Social Worker – MSW – As Needed in United States. Williamsburg, Virginia Overview Works under the supervision of the physician in accordance with the plan of care to provide quality therapeutic services for patients, residents, and their families. All services are provided by a qualified MSW.
Key Responsibilities
- regarding fiscal/legal and healthcare decisions.
- Assesses need for counseling related to risk assessment for pathological grief.
- Assesses special needs related to cultural diversity including communication, space, role of family members and special traditions.
- What you will do Provides therapeutic services for patients, residents, and their families.
Requirements
- American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Riverside Health System in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at Riverside Health System 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.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Biopsychosocial Assessment, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Individual Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Advance Directives, Risk Assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: Provide quality therapeutic social services and biopsychosocial assessments for hospice patients and their families. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and revise plans of care while coordinating community resources and legal directives.
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