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Mission Healthcare
Carson City, Nevada

Medical Social Worker / MSW (Hospice)

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$40-$45/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum.

We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!

  • Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.
  • Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
  • Disability, life, and AD&D insurance

Pet Insurance

  • Pay range (depending on experience): $40.00-$45.00 (open to discussion)
  • Schedule/Shift: PRN/Per diem - Open to flexibility!
  • Territory/Location: Carson City and surrounding areas

Responsibilities

Assesses the psychosocial status of patients related to the patient’s illness and environment.

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (physicians, nurses, chaplains, and others) to develop and implement personalized care plans.

Help patients and families with advance care planning, including discussions about advance directives, comfort care options, and goals for end-of-life care.

  • Carries out social evaluations and plans intervention based on evaluation findings.
  • Maintains clinical records on all patients referred to social work.

Provides information and referral services for Mission patients and families/caregivers regarding practical and environmental needs.

Offer individual, family, and group counseling to help patients and caregivers manage grief, fear, and anxiety.

Assist families in coping with the challenges of caregiving and navigating the emotional, social, and practical aspects of hospice care.

Serves as liaison and provides information between patients or families/caregivers and community agencies for financial assistance, legal support and respite care services.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of a Master in Social Work (MSW).
  • Minimum of one year of experience in health care.
  • Experience in hospice or home health care strongly preferred.
  • Valid BLS, CPR certification.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable, insured transportation

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At Mission Healthcare, we believe in fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and every employee feels respected, accepted, and empowered. We are committed to building a diverse team and creating an environment that promotes equity and belonging.

Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer

We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.

Accessibility Commitment

We strive to make our hiring process accessible to all. If you require accommodations at any stage of the employment process due to a disability, please do not hesitate to let us know how we can best meet your needs.

Inclusion Efforts

We continually work to enhance our practices by actively combating discrimination and advancing fairness and inclusivity. We encourage applicants from historically underrepresented groups to apply and join us in our mission to diversify our team and foster an environment where diverse perspectives are embraced, and every employee is given the opportunity to thrive.

Your Voice Matters

Mission Healthcare values your voice. We believe in maintaining a dialogue about diversity and inclusion within our teams and welcome your perspectives and innovative ideas. Together, we aim to build a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and a culture where everyone belongs.

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Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychosocial assessmentClinical documentationGrief counselingCrisis interventionCase managementInterdisciplinary collaborationPatient advocacyCommunity resource coordinationEmpathy

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 10% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Nevada is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 57.5% of Nevada clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Nevada has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$88k midpoint, that is roughly $4k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top contract/1099 Social Worker Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution15 jobs

3
<$80k
3
$80k-100k
0
$100k-120k
9
$120k-140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks12 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
33%
Sign-on bonus
8%
Loan repayment
8%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 4.8
Better work-life than 40% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,508 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Carson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$479k
Typical market rent
$2,113/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
98.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Carson City, NV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Mission Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
San Diego, CA
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k) retirement savings plan
Mileage reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Relocation Assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance (30+ hrs/week)
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts