Pays $70k — $8k below the Social Worker market median of ~$78k (10 jobs) · Above average in Social Work for work-life (6.9/10, vs 5,635 in this specialty)
Hospice MSW / Social Worker
About the Role
Hospice Medical Social Worker providing counseling and support. $70,000/year. Flexible assignments. Virginia Beach, VA.
Join Interim HealthCare of Central VA as a Hospice MSW – $70K, Flexible Schedule in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States. Hospice Medical Social Worker in Hampton Roads, VA and surrounding areas! Discover a meaningful career in social work where you can provide comfort, support and advocacy to patients and families during one of life’s most difficult journeys.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $70,000 annually.
- 1:1 social worker-to-patient relationships
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
- PTO, Holiday Pay, Medical/Dental/Vision & 401(k) Benefits offered
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No call required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers no call requirements. Work with Interim HealthCare of Central VA in Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States.
Key Responsibilities
The Hospice Medical Social Worker conducts psychosocial assessments and provides counseling to patients and families facing end-of-life challenges. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop care plans and connect families with necessary community resources.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work and possess an active Social Work license in Virginia. A minimum of one year of healthcare experience is required, with hospice experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice MSW / Social Worker at Interim HealthCare of Central VA a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 5,635 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 12% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $69k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Social Worker roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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