Social Worker
Listed compensation
$55k-$60k
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Job Description
- Job Location: All Counties Leon Jefferson Madison Taylor Gadsden Lib - Tallahassee, FL
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: 4 Year Degree
- Salary Range: $55000.00 - $60000.00
- Travel Percentage: Road Warrior
- Job Shift: Any
- Job Category: Clinical
Social Worker Make a meaningful impact by helping patients and families navigate the hospice journey with compassion, guidance, and support. As a Social Worker with Big Bend Hospice, you'll collaborate closely with our interdisciplinary team to ensure patients and caregivers receive the emotional, educational, and community resources they need.
What You'll Do
Complete psychosocial and bereavement assessments for new admissions Provide counseling, emotional support, and crisis intervention for patients and families Educate patients and caregivers on end-of-life care, advance directives, long-term care planning, and available resources Assist with financial assessments and Medicaid application support Connect patients and families with community resources and services Manage a caseload of approximately 30-35 patients while maintaining timely documentation Participate in Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) meetings and collaborative care planning Conduct visits in homes, facilities, hospitals, and hospice units Participate in on-call coverage every 6-8 weeks What We're Looking For Strong counseling and communication skills Ability to support patients and families through difficult transitions Excellent organizational and time-management skills Experience managing multiple priorities and responsibilities Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team Qualifications: Qualifications & Skills Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) Florida Social Work License or license-eligible Healthcare or hospice experience preferred Knowledge of family systems, grief support, terminal illness, and end-of-life care preferred Valid Florida Driver's License, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation Skills for Success Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong conflict resolution and relationship-building abilities Exceptional organization and attention to detail Critical thinking and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment Knowledge of Social Work regulations and ethical standards Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic medical record systems Ability to remain calm and provide support during patient and family crises Comfortable working independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team Work Environment This role involves regular travel throughout the community to visit patients in homes, facilities, hospitals, and hospice units.
The position requires frequent walking, standing, driving, and the ability to respond to patient and family needs in a variety of care settings.
Key Responsibilities
The Social Worker will conduct psychosocial and bereavement assessments while providing emotional support and crisis intervention to hospice patients and their families. They will also manage a caseload, participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, and coordinate community resources to ensure comprehensive end-of-life care.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in Social Work (MSW) and hold or be eligible for a Florida Social Work license. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and experience in healthcare or hospice settings are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker at Big Bend Hospice a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 7,059 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, 62% are remote, 30% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$58k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $56k in an average-cost state. 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in social work | ranked against 7,059 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $55k–$60k | Social Work median $67k (middle half $53k–$71k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$56k in purchasing power | Florida index 103.4 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Social Work listings in Florida | 271 active | 6,571 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 30% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$58k midpoint, that is roughly $2k–$4k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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