Hospice Medical Social Worker

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Concordia Hospice of Washington is a partnership between Concordia Community Support Services and Washington Health System that offers both quality home care and inpatient hospice end-of-life care.

Concordia Hospice of Washington serves our patients in Washington and Greene counties with the focus to provide services that offer comfort, peace, and dignity for those with incurable illnesses and for their families. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

Hospice Medical Social Worker

At Concordia Hospice of Washington, we believe that dignity, respect, and compassion should guide every step of end-of-life care. Our team is devoted to walking alongside patients and families during one of life’s most meaningful journeys — and we’re looking for a Hospice Social Worker (MSW) who shares that calling.

As a Hospice Social Worker, you won’t just be “filling a role” — you’ll be a lifeline of support, helping patients and their loved ones navigate emotional, social, and practical challenges with warmth and understanding. You’ll bring comfort in moments of uncertainty, empower families with resources, and provide a listening ear when it matters most.

Competitive compensation and benefits package for Social Worker:

Competitive Pay

  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.403(b) with Employer Match: Secure your financial future with our generous retirement plan.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays: Enjoy time off to recharge and relax.

No Weekends or Holidays

What You’ll Do as a Social Worker

  • Provide emotional support, counseling, and education to patients and families
  • Guide families through difficult decisions and connect them with community resources
  • Advocate for patient needs as part of an interdisciplinary care team
  • Support patients’ wishes, dignity, and spiritual well-being
  • Help ensure that no patient or family ever feels alone in their hospice journey
  • Who you are as a Social Worker Social Worker:
  • Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)
  • A heart for service, empathy, and compassion
  • Experience in hospice, healthcare, or counseling preferred
  • Strong communication and listening skills
  • A collaborative, team-focused spirit

Why Work Here as a Social Worker?

  • Mission-driven work that truly makes a difference
  • Supportive team environment where your voice matters
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
  • Comprehensive benefits and the stability of one of the region’s most trusted healthcare organizations

At Concordia, our motto is “Respect. Dignity. Compassion.” — not just for our patients, but for our employees too. If you feel called to serve and want to use your skills to bring comfort, guidance, and peace to others, we’d be honored to meet you.

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Workplace Wellness
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Paid Life Insurance Policy
  • Direct Deposit
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Vacation/PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Competitive Wages
  • Referral Program
  • Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses
  • Funeral Leave
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • EOE

Benefits and Wages may vary based on location.

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.

Key Responsibilities

The Social Worker will provide essential emotional support, counseling, and education to patients and their families navigating end-of-life care. This role involves guiding families through difficult decisions, connecting them with community resources, and advocating for patient needs within the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) and demonstrate a strong commitment to service, empathy, and compassion. Prior experience in hospice, healthcare, or counseling is preferred, alongside strong communication and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Resource ConnectionAdvocacyInterdisciplinary TeamworkPatient AdvocacyDignity SupportSpiritual Well-being Support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Medical Social Worker at Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates 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 social worker listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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  • No weekends
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About Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates

Hospitals and Health Care
Cabot, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan
Paid Life Insurance
PTO
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program