Medical Social Worker

Social WorkerNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients.

Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

Medical Social Worker

At Concordia Visiting Nurses 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 Medical 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 Medical Social Worker will provide emotional support, counseling, and education to patients and families navigating end-of-life care, while guiding them through difficult decisions and connecting them with necessary community resources. This role involves advocating for patient needs as part of an interdisciplinary care team to support the patient's wishes, dignity, and spiritual well-being.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Resource ConnectionAdvocacyInterdisciplinary TeamworkDignity Preservation

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Medical Social Worker at Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Social Work — ranked against 6,558 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. 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, 34% have no call, 76% 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
  • On-site
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About Concordia Lutheran Ministries and Affiliates

Hospitals and Health Care
Cabot, PA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement