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Trinity Health
Albany, New York

: Full time Social Worker - Hospice Albany and Rensselaer Counties

Social WorkerNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30-$43.08/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only

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Posted 1mo ago · Verified live

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description

Full time Social Worker - Hospice Albany and Rensselaer Counties

The Community Hospice has a full time opportunity for a social worker to join our hospice care team caring for patients in primarily the Albany/Rensselaer County area as part of our Interdisciplinary Team in homes and Nursing homes.

As a member of the hospice interdisciplinary team, the primary focus is to respond to the emotional and psychological needs of patients, families and staff.

Position is Full time Monday- Friday 8a-4:30p.

Position Highlights

  • Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge
  • Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and treat psychological, behavioral and emotional disorders as they relate to end of life care
  • Provide specialized skills and mental health therapy for clients
  • Identify barriers which impact optimal patient functioning
  • Ensure patients receive appropriate resources in most appropriate setting

What You Will Need

  • NYS SW Licensure
  • Valid NYS Drivers license
  • Minimum 2-3 years experience ideally caring for seniors or those with advance illness
  • The Community Hospice provides a thorough orientation and a supportive work environment
  • Apply today for more information!
  • Pay Range: $30.00 - $43.08

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid NYS Social Work license and a valid NYS driver's license. A minimum of 2-3 years of experience, preferably in senior or advanced illness care, is required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Psychological assessmentBehavioral disorder treatmentEmotional supportPatient advocacyInterdisciplinary team collaborationCrisis intervention

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates : Full time Social Worker - Hospice Albany and Rensselaer Counties at Trinity Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Social Work — ranked against 6,365 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 36% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$76k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Social Work by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in social workranked against 6,365 Social Work listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$62k–$90kSocial Work median $59k (middle half $45k–$98k)30 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerNew York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Social Work listings in New York602 active6,384 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 36% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedNew York Social Worker listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 6% offer loan repayment663 active listings, Nov 2026
New Social Work listings2,510 in the last 30 days1,443 the 30 days before (+74%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (6,365 Social Work listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Social Worker Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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19
<$80k
6
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7
$110k-125k
3
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs
401k / retirement match
100%
Sign-on bonus
36%
CME allowance
32%
Relocation assistance
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,365 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Albany

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$328k
Typical market rent
$1,664/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.6
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.