Social Worker / MSW, Hospice PRN
Listed compensation
$30-$42/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
- Social Worker / MSW Hospice
- Location: San Diego CA
- Position: Social Worker / MSW I
- Remote/Virtual Position: No
- Coverage Area: San Diego County
- Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Full-Time Hospice Social Worker
- Salary: $30 - $42 per hour
- Schedule: PRN
Reimagine Your Career in Hospice
Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.
We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.
Offer Based on Years of Experience
What You Need to Know
- Be the Best Hospice Clinical Social Worker You Can Be
- If you meet these qualifications, we want to meet you!
- Master’s Degree from accredited school of Social Work or related field; Valid license/registration of permit to practice in state(s) of agency operation if required
Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance Specialty Preferred
- Unless otherwise dictated by the state, at least one (1) year of professional social work experience (post-graduate) in a healthcare setting required; 2+ years preferred
- Experience or education in gief counseling preferred.
- Discharge planning experience preferred.
Responsibilities
As a Hospice Clinical Social Worker, you will:
Assist the core members of the pre-hospice/hospice team in understanding significant social, spiritual, and emotional factors related to the patient's health, to establish a plan of care which fosters the personal worth, spiritual well-being, and dignity of each patient.
Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and in the development and review of the plan of care for all patients.
Assess the social, spiritual, and emotional needs/factors in order to estimate the patient's and involved caregiver's capacity and potential to cope with the problems of daily living and with the terminal diagnosis and illness.
Prepare the patient to cope with the changes and the chosen family to support the patient including education on advance directives/advanced care planning
Utilize all available resources, such as chosen family, hospice, and community agencies, to assist the patient and chosen family to live better within the limitations of the illness
Support the Bereavement Program
Provide discharge planning related to change of level-of-care or community placement/location-of-care
Required Certifications and Licensures
- Licensed to practice as a clinical social worker in the state of agency operation if required
- Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
Our Investment in You
Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being.
Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
- And more!
Why AccentCare?
Come As You Are
At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field and possess a valid license to practice in the state of operation. At least one year of professional post-graduate social work experience in a healthcare setting is required, along with a valid driver's license for travel.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$97k (722 salary observations; 1,895 listings), vs ~$81k nationally (5,092 salary observations; 21,584 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $62k–$87k | Social Work median $118k (middle half $118k–$118k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| California vs national | $97k median in California | $81k nationally (+20%)722 state / 5,092 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in California | 713 active | 6,472 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 5% offer loan repayment762 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | +1.9% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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