Social Worker
Job Description
About the Role
Join United Hospice as a Hospice Social Worker – $60K-$75K, Weekend Rotation in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- Contributes to patient and family counseling and education.
- Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary comprehensive assessment.
- Assesses patient/family psychosocial response to the terminal illness and evaluates coping skills.
- Assists patients, family, and agency staff in utilizing community resources.
Requirements
- MSW from a graduate school of social work is required. Must be licensed by the State of New York.
- LMSW required, LCSW a plus.
- Must have at least two years of supervised experience in the health field or two years of experience in family therapy/counseling.
- Social Worker in this role must receive certification in hospice and palliative care within three years of hire date and maintain certification during employment.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $60K - $75K
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join United Hospice as a Hospice Social Worker – $60K-$75K, Weekend Rotation.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at United Hospice a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Social Work physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.
Social Work — Physician Career Context
This Social Work position at United Hospice is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
United Hospice lists compensation for this physician position at $60k to $75k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Rockland County, New York.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- Transparent compensation ($60k–$75k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient counseling, Psychosocial assessment, Hospice care, Palliative care, Family therapy, Crisis intervention, Interdisciplinary collaboration, Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Social Work role.
Core responsibilities: The social worker provides emotional support and counseling to hospice patients and their families while facilitating difficult end-of-life conversations. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to assess psychosocial needs, coordinate community resources, and maintain accurate clinical docu...
Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Profit Sharing, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (1)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
3d ago
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