Pays $38.77-$59.82/hr — Social Worker market median is ~$80k (12 jobs) · Above average in Palliative Care (Social Work) for work-life (6.4/10, vs 53 in this specialty)
Social Worker
About the Role
Palliative care social work, Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm. No weekends or nights. St George, UT. Pay $38.77-$59.82/hr.
Join Intermountain Health as a Palliative Care Social Worker – No Weekends in St George, Utah.
Requirements
- Master of Social Work (MSW) from an accredited institution (degree verification required).
- Current state licensure, as applicable, is obtained prior to or upon completion of required supervision hours.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $38.77 - $59.82/hour.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Intermountain Health in St George, Utah.
Key Responsibilities
Perform psychosocial assessments and develop care plans for palliative care patients in collaboration with healthcare teams. Provide clinical counseling, brief therapeutic interventions, and facilitate goals of care discussions for patients and families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at Intermountain Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Palliative Care (Social Work) — ranked against 53 active Palliative Care (Social Work) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Palliative Care — Social Worker Career Context
In Utah, Social Worker listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$92k across 56 listings, vs ~$84k nationally (8,728 listings).
Utah's cost-of-living index is 108.6 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$103k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state — Utah ranks #3 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.6% of Utah clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.4/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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