Hospice Medical Social Worker
Listed compensation
$30-$35/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
About Us
Luna Del Valle Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate and holistic end-of-life care to our patients and their families. We are currently seeking a licensed and experienced Medical Social Worker to join our team. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing end-of-life challenges and want to be part of a supportive and caring environment, we invite you to apply.
Position Overview
As a Medical Social Worker at Luna Del Valle Hospice, you will play a vital role in providing emotional support, counseling, and resources to our patients and their families during their end-of-life journey. We are looking for candidates who are licensed Social Workers with experience in end-of-life care and a compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive psychosocial assessments of patients and their families to identify their needs and concerns.
Offer supportive counseling and guidance to patients and families to help them cope with the emotional and psychological aspects of end-of-life care.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans that address the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of patients.
Connect patients and families with community resources and support services as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all patient interactions and interventions.
Qualifications
- Current licensure as a Medical Social Worker.
- Experience in end-of-life care or hospice settings.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.
How to Apply
If you are a licensed Medical Social Worker with experience in end-of-life care and a passion for providing compassionate support to patients and families, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and we will reach out to you ASAP!
Join Luna Del Valle Hospice and become part of a team that is dedicated to providing compassionate and holistic end-of-life care to our patients and their families. Your expertise and compassion will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.
Luna Del Valle Hospice - Where Compassion Meets End-of-Life Care!
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Job Type: Part-time
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Schedule Flexibility
Medical Specialty
Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Schedule: Day shift
License/Certification
Social Worker License/Certification (Required)
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Medical Social Worker at Luna Del Valle HCS a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,562 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 40 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 8% have no call, 75% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Living in Albuquerque
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $340k
- Typical market rent
- $1,455/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 95.5
- State income tax
- Up to 5.9%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Albuquerque, NM metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.