Palliative Care Social Worker (40 hrs/days)(Temple University Hospital)

Temple University Health System

5 days ago

United StatesFull TimePalliative Care

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Temple University Health System as a Palliative Care Social Worker (40 hrs/days)(Temple University Hospital) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide specialty bereavement and grief interventions to patients, families, and staff across the healthcare.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Temple University Health System as a Palliative Care Social Worker (40 hrs/days)(Temple University Hospital).

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentPalliative careEnd of life careBereavement counselingGrief interventionPerson-centered careClinical social workInterdisciplinary collaborationCrisis interventionPatient advocacy

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work. At least two years of experience in palliative, end-of-life, or medical social work is preferred, along with relevant Pennsylvania licensure.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Palliative Care Social Worker (40 hrs/days)(Temple University Hospital) position at Temple University Health System includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Palliative Care — Physician Career Context

This Palliative Care position at Temple University 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.

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 assessment, Palliative care, End of life care, Bereavement counseling, Grief intervention, Person-centered care, Clinical social work, Interdisciplinary collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Palliative Care role.

Core responsibilities: The Palliative Care Social Worker provides psychosocial assessments and evidence-based interventions for patients and families facing serious illness. They serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team to alleviate stress and provide specialized bereavement support.

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