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Suncrest Hospice
Novato, California

Social Worker (Master of Social Work)

Social Worker Above average in Social WorkNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$85k-$95k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
No call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Why Suncrest
At Brighton/Suncrest Hospice, we're more than a hospice provider—we're a compassionate team on a mission to change the expectation of hospice care in our communities. Our rapid growth is driven by one simple belief: exceptional patient care starts by investing in our people.
We are proud to be a Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP)-certified hospice. If you have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients and their families, we would like to hear from you!
Benefits
Salary: $85,000-95,000
144 PTO and 40 sick hours per calendar year
Monthly bonus opportunities
Mileage & Cell Phone reimbursement
Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP
401k plan with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days of employment
No on-call obligations
Ongoing opportunities for professional growth and career advancement
Details
Brighton/Suncrest is dedicated to providing exceptional care and service through a compassionate, supportive team that values communication, integrity, teamwork, and continuous growth.
Our Hospice Social Workers provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients, families, referring source and team members as they navigate the emotional, social, and practical challenges of serious illness and end-of-life care. You will serve as an advocate, resource, and trusted member of the interdisciplinary hospice team, helping patients and families receive the support they need throughout their hospice journey.
Qualifications
Master of Social Work degree that complies with CHAP and state of residence regulations.
Assess patients’ and families’ psychosocial, emotional, spiritual, and socioeconomic needs and incorporate findings into the individualized plan of care.
Counsel patients and families while providing emotional support, crisis intervention, and guidance as they navigate illness, loss, grief, and significant life transitions.
Educate patients and families about available community resources and connect them with appropriate programs, services, and support.
Advocate for patients and families to identify barriers to care and the hospice team to develop appropriate solutions to ensure their needs, preferences, values, and goals are heard and addressed.
Participate in interdisciplinary team (IDT) meetings and collaborate with physicians, nurses, chaplains, aides, facility staff, and other members of the care team.
Maintain accurate, thorough, and timely documentation in accordance with hospice standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate psychosocial support to patients and families while navigating the emotional and practical challenges of end-of-life care. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans and advocate for patient needs.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Case managementPatient advocacyGrief counselingInterdisciplinary collaborationRegulatory complianceCommunity resource coordinationCare planning

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Social Worker (Master of Social Work) at Suncrest Hospice 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 5,942 active Social Work listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Social Worker Career Context

In California, the Social Work weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$96k (917 salary observations; 1,445 listings), vs ~$83k nationally (8,182 salary observations; 17,967 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Social Work listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 34% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Social Work pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $81k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
90% this job
Sign-on bonus
30% this job
Loan repayment
30%
CME allowance
30%
PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Social Work

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About Suncrest Hospice

Hospitals and Health Care
Sandy, UT
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

144 PTO hours + 40 sick hours per year
Monthly bonus opportunities
Mileage & cell phone reimbursement
Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, Life, EAP
401k with employer match and immediate 100% vesting after 90 days
No on-call obligations
Ongoing professional growth and career advancement