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Crescent Hospice
Aiken, South Carolina

Social Worker PRN

Social WorkerPer Diem

Listed compensation

$31-$33/hr

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Per Diem
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Job Description

Are you a dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who believes compassionate care can change lives? At Crescent Hospice, we’re looking for a patient-centered professional to join our team.

As a Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) with us, your primary responsibility will be delivering exceptional social work services to our hospice patients and their families. You'll provide counseling and guidance to support their emotional well-being and coping capacity. Your efforts will make a profound difference in their lives during challenging times.

  • Schedule: Per Diem
  • Coverage Area: Aiken

Who We Are

At Crescent Hospice, we take immense pride in being a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care. Guided by our vision to be the most trusted partner in hospice care, we surround our patients and their loved ones with unwavering support, comfort, and compassion.

At Crescent Hospice, we look for dedicated professionals who share our belief that true hospice care extends beyond medical needs—it’s about bringing dignity, peace, and human connection to every life we touch.

  • We offer a supportive, growth-oriented environment along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
  • Career Path Program that supports internal growth, advancement, and increased pay
  • A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays to rest and recharge
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
  • Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
  • Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
  • Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
  • Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team

Responsibilities

Be a Supportive Guide: Assess and communicate psychosocial status to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary group.

Connect Hearts and Homes: Evaluate medical needs, home situations, financial resources, and community support.

Provide Individualized Care Advocacy: Implement personalized social work plans and collaborate with your Bereavement Coordinator.

Be part of a United Team Effort: Shape care plans, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and address psychosocial stresses.

Provide Counseling with Compassion: Provide empathetic counseling to patients and families.

Qualifications

  • Education
  • Required: Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work
  • License Requirements
  • Required: Licensed as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work
  • Required: Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

Experience

Preferred: Minimum one (1) year experience as a social worker in a hospice setting

Required: Minimum one (1) year experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting; long term care or medical surgical/acute care setting preferred

Additional State-Specific Requirements

AL, AR, GA, IL, MA, ME, NJ, NM, OK, OH, RI, SC, & TX: Current unencumbered license as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work

$31.00 - $33.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position. Final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Psychosocial AssessmentPatient AdvocacyCase ManagementInterdisciplinary CollaborationCrisis InterventionEmotional SupportCare PlanningBereavement Support

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 10% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$67k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $71k in an average-cost state. 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Aiken

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$298k
Typical market rent
$1,387/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.9
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Crescent Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Greenwood, South Carolina
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
Career Path Program
15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance
Wellness & Discount Programs
Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement
Company matching 401(k)
Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program