Hospice Social Worker: LMSW / LCSW
Listed compensation
$31-$37/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Social Worker - Hospice Care
Join our compassionate hospice team dedicated to providing comprehensive support to patients and their families during challenging times. We are seeking a dedicated and empathetic Social Worker to deliver a wide range of psychosocial services, ensuring holistic care and emotional support for those in need. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives, we invite you to apply and become part of our caring community.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct initial psychosocial evaluations of patients and their families to assess needs and develop appropriate care plans
- Provide ongoing psychosocial counseling to support emotional well-being and coping strategies
- Deliver direct casework services, including patient and family education, advocacy, and resource coordination
- Assist with discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions and continued support post-hospitalization
- Offer bereavement services to families experiencing loss, providing comfort and guidance
- Engage in community education, outreach, and referral activities to promote awareness and access to hospice services
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized plans of care
We foster a supportive and collaborative environment that values growth, compassion, and excellence. Join us in making a positive impact on patients' lives while advancing your career in a rewarding healthcare setting.
Requirements
Education, Training and Experience
Masters’ degree in Social Work from an accredited educational institution. LMSW or LCSW preferred. Incumbent will have one year experience in individual, family and group counseling, preferably in a healthcare or hospice setting. MSW candidates will have 6 months to obtain LMSW.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Possess appropriate certificate / license to practice as a Licensed healthcare professional in the State of New York. Certification in Hospice & Palliative Care is preferred if offered for discipline.
Valid NYS driver’s license required
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 24% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$71k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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