Social Worker (Hospice)
Listed compensation
$31-$33/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Are you a dedicated Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who believes compassionate care can change lives? At Holisticare Hospice, we’re looking for a patient-centered professional to join our team.
As a Licensed Medical Social Worker (MSW) with us, your primary responsibility will be delivering exceptional social work services to our hospice patients and their families. You'll provide counseling and guidance to support their emotional well-being and coping capacity. Your efforts will make a profound difference in their lives during challenging times.
- Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am- 4:30 pm
- Coverage Area: Berks, Lehigh and Northampton County
Who We Are
At Holisticare Hospice, we take immense pride in being a mission-driven, patient-centered leader in end-of-life care. Guided by our vision to be the most trusted partner in hospice care, we surround our patients and their loved ones with unwavering support, comfort, and compassion.
At Holisticare Hospice, we look for dedicated professionals who share our belief that true hospice care extends beyond medical needs—it’s about bringing dignity, peace, and human connection to every life we touch.
- We offer a supportive, growth-oriented environment along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Career Path Program that supports internal growth, advancement, and increased pay
- A generous time-off package with 15 days of PTO & 10 Holidays to rest and recharge
- Tuition Reimbursement & Certification Assistance to support your professional growth
- Wellness & Discount Programs to help you lead a healthy and balanced life
- Cell Phone, Mileage, & Gym Membership Reimbursement for your convenience
- Company matching 401(k) to secure your future
- Hands-on Clinical Onboarding Program to ensure you have a smooth transition into our team
Responsibilities
Be a Supportive Guide: Assess and communicate psychosocial status to the RN Case Manager and interdisciplinary group.
Connect Hearts and Homes: Evaluate medical needs, home situations, financial resources, and community support.
Provide Individualized Care Advocacy: Implement personalized social work plans and collaborate with your Bereavement Coordinator.
Be part of a United Team Effort: Shape care plans, attend interdisciplinary meetings, and address psychosocial stresses.
Provide Counseling with Compassion: Provide empathetic counseling to patients and families.
Qualifications
- Education
- Strongly Preferred: Master of Social Work from an accredited school of social work
- Required: Bachelor of Social Work from an accredited school of social work (must be supervised by MSW)
- License Requirements
- Preferred: Licensed as a Social Worker from the State Board of Social Work
- Required: Current Driver's License, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle
Experience
Preferred: Minimum one (1) year experience as a social worker in a hospice setting
Required: Minimum one (1) year experience as a social worker in a healthcare setting; long term care or medical surgical/acute care setting preferred
$31.00 - $33.00 per hour (Average Pay Range). The pay range listed represents a general guideline for the role and is not a guarantee of the final offer. Compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate’s relevant experience and the specific responsibilities of the position. Final compensation rate will be discussed and confirmed at the conclusion of the interview process.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (Hospice) at Holisticare Hospice 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 6,477 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Social Worker Career Context
Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 34% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in social work | ranked against 6,477 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $64k–$69k | Social Work median $53k (middle half $49k–$55k)13 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$68k in purchasing power | Pennsylvania index 97.6 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Pennsylvania | 215 active | 6,577 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 34% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Pennsylvania Social Worker listings: 7% state a sign-on bonus · 10% offer loan repayment246 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Social Work listings | 2,573 in the last 30 days | 1,495 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Social Work pay trend | −1.4% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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