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Olympia, Washington

Hospice Social Worker MSW - Sign-On Bonus

Social WorkerNo callNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$30.98-$48.22/hr

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Job Description

Company

Providence at Home with Compassus

Sign-On Bonus

  • Social Worker (MSW)
  • This is a collective bargaining position
  • Day Shift
  • 5 Days/Flexible
  • Full-Time

Position Summary

Make a lasting impact by joining Providence at Home with Compassus, leaders in home-based hospice and palliative care.

We’re seeking a compassionate and experienced Hospice Social Worker to provide essential support to patients and families across various care settings, including homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.

In this role, you’ll use your clinical judgment to assess and address psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, helping patients maximize their functioning and quality of life.

You'll provide crisis intervention, grief support, and counseling around end-of-life issues while facilitating coordination among families, care teams, and referral sources.

As a key member of the interdisciplinary team, you’ll contribute to care planning, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, support discharge planning, and offer consultation across the organization—all while working independently and under minimal supervision.

If you're dedicated to holistic, patient-centered care, we invite you to bring your skills and heart to our team.

Job Duties

Conducts clinical assessments to identify patients' psychosocial, financial, environmental, and community needs, documenting in the Plan of Care, clinical records, and team notes.

Delivers direct and indirect social services across settings such as homes, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.

Provides crisis intervention and supportive counseling to patients and families coping with terminal illness, tailoring support to individual and family dynamics.

  • Completes documentation and duties in compliance with federal/state regulations and organizational policies.
  • Actively participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, contributing to care planning and coordination.
  • Consults with colleagues, leadership, patients, families, and external partners to support care goals.
  • Facilitates level-of-care transitions and discharge planning.
  • Responds promptly to social services referrals from the hospice team.
  • Accepts assignments within professional competencies while fostering a collaborative, team-based approach.

Education And/or Experience

  • Required - Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work.
  • Preferred - 1 year of post-Master’s experience in a health care setting.
  • Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations
  • Required - Washington Advanced Social Worker License (Vendor Managed) OR
  • Washington Advanced Social Worker Associate License (Vendor Managed) OR
  • Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker License (Vendor Managed) OR
  • Washington Clinical Independent Social Worker Associate License (Vendor Managed)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The demands of this role require a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected.

Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department, capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected.

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

  • Compensation range: $30.98 - $48.22
  • The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
  • Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and much more.

Build a Rewarding Career with Compassus

At Compassus, we care for our team members as much as we care for our patients and their families. Through our Care for Who I Am culture, we show compassion, respect, and appreciation for every individual. Embark on a career that cares for you while you care for others.

Your Career Journey Matters

We’re dedicated to helping you grow and succeed. Whether you’re pursuing leadership roles, specialized training, or exploring new career paths, we provide the tools and support you need to thrive.

The Compassus Advantage

  • Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
  • Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
  • Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
  • Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
  • Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
  • A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Ready to Join?

At Compassus, your career is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact. Take the next step and join a team that empowers you to grow, innovate, and thrive.

Key Responsibilities

The Hospice Social Worker will conduct clinical assessments to identify patient psychosocial, financial, and environmental needs while providing crisis intervention and grief support. They will also facilitate care coordination among interdisciplinary teams, families, and external partners to ensure high-quality end-of-life care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree from an accredited School of Social Work and possess a valid Washington state social work license. One year of post-Master’s experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentInterdisciplinary team collaborationRegulatory compliancePsychosocial assessmentPatient advocacy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospice Social Worker MSW - Sign-On Bonus at Compassus 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 6,403 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no night shifts.

Social Worker Career Context

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 78% are remote, 34% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$82k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $77k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$82k midpoint, that is roughly $3k–$6k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

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Benefits & Perks35 jobs · 11 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
69% this job
CME allowance
29%
Loan repayment
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 6.9
Better work-life than 70% of Social Work listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,403 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No nights

Living in Olympia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k
Typical market rent
$2,005/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
103.7
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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Benefits & Perks

Sign-On Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision
401k
Flexible time off
Tuition reimbursement
Wellness programs
Career development
Recognition programs