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Hospice & Palliative Care
New Hartford, New York

Hospice Social Worker: LMSW / LCSW

Social WorkerFull-Time

Listed compensation

$31-$37/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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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

Psychosocial evaluationPatient advocacyCommunity outreachInterdisciplinary collaborationCare planningCrisis intervention

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).

Top Social Worker Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 24 employers

14
<$85k
7
$85k-100k
7
$100k-115k
9
$115k-130k
4
$130k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 24 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
Sign-on bonus
54%
CME allowance
14%
PSLF eligible
9%
Loan repayment
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW)

LifeStance Health · Vancouver, Washington

$123k-$141k
#2

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)

LifeStance Health · West Linn, Oregon

$123k-$141k
#3

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
#4

Licensed Mental Health Clinician (LMFT, LCSW, LPCC)

$117k-$134k
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,472 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in New Hartford

Median resident rent
$1,582/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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About Hospice & Palliative Care

Hospitals and Health Care
New Hartford, New York
201-500 employees