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Social Worker

Cranford, NJ · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Your responsibilities will include assessing residents' needs, developing care plans, and coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care. Social Worker Key Responsibilities:

Survivor Care Social Worker

New Haven, CT · On-site

$64K - $67K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Survivor Care Social Worker is a full-time position. The Social Worker will be the first point of contact for children served by Love146's Survivor Care program and will help mobilize their ...

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How much do healthcare social workers jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for healthcare social workers in the United States is $78,890.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $93,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Healthcare Social Workers vs Medical Social Workers?

AspectHealthcare Social WorkersMedical Social Workers
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Social Work (BSW or MSW), licensureBachelor's or Master's in Social Work (BSW or MSW), licensure
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinics, community health settingsHospitals, rehabilitation centers, hospice care
Employer & IndustryHealthcare facilities, public health agenciesHospitals, specialized medical facilities
Job FocusPatient support, resource coordination, counselingPatient counseling, discharge planning, emotional support

Healthcare Social Workers and Medical Social Workers often share similar credentials and work environments, primarily in healthcare settings. The main difference lies in their focus areas: healthcare social workers provide broader support across various health services, while medical social workers specialize in patient care within medical facilities. Both roles aim to improve patient outcomes through counseling and resource management.

What does a healthcare social worker do in healthcare?

A healthcare social worker helps patients and their families understand and navigate medical treatments, coordinate care, and access community resources. They assess patients' social and emotional needs, provide counseling, and collaborate with healthcare teams to support patient well-being.
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States with the most job openings for Healthcare Social Workers jobs include:

Infographic showing various Healthcare Social Workers job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 64% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 18% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $78,890 per year, or $37.9 per hour.

Palliative Care Social Worker

Hospice of Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

Palliative Care Social Worker

What a privilege we have to be invited into the lives of patients and their families to provide them with loving and compassionate care. Hospice of Wichita Falls is actively seeking a Palliative Care Social Worker to join our Palliative Care Department. We provide Care, Hope, and Support for All When Illness Threatens Life for our patients and families. We need you to help us fulfill our mission. Apply today!

About Hospice of Wichita Falls

For over 41 years, Hospice of Wichita Falls has been the only non-profit community-based hospice in the area, providing services in 12 North Texas counties. Our wonderful nursing staff meets our patients and families where they are, private homes, nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and our freestanding 24-bed inpatient center. It is our goal to provide premier care while honoring and upholding the patient's wishes whenever possible.

Hospice of Wichita Falls takes pride in providing an excellent working environment where teamwork, communication, and respect for every individual are key aspects in achieving our mission of "Care, Hope, Support for All when Illness Threatens Life." Our team members share a passion for patient care, and a caring manner and desire to make a difference in someone's life. The appreciation a member of our team receives from leadership, patients, families, and the community is unparalleled. Do you have the Hospice Heart?

Your life as a Palliative Care Social Worker

Your role is very important to our patients and organization. We meet our patients where they are and this position will serve our patients in Wichita, Archer, Clay, Jack Montague, and Young counties. We will rely on you to ensure that we support our staff in making sure that the physical, psychosocial, spiritual concerns/problems of patients and families are understood. We work as a team so there will be a need to interact with other members of our team to provide support to the physician and other IDT members in recognizing and understanding the psychosocial factors that may exacerbate the symptoms related to terminal illness and collaborate on the planning of such care. This schedule is from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday thru Friday.

Job Qualifications

  • Has a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from a school of Social Work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or
  • Bachelor's degree in social work required. Degree from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education required and is supervised by an MSW (as above #1).
  • Current certification as a licensed social worker from the Texas Department of Human Services.
  • Hospice experience preferred
  • LBSW must have 1 year of Clinical experience
  • Ability to understand the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual concerns/problems of chronically and terminally ill patients and families.
  • Ability to conceptualize, interpret and integrate social work practice into the comprehensive palliative care approach to patient/family care.
  • Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate problem solving skills.
  • Demonstrate competency as defined.
  • Ability to advance in computer knowledge.
  • Ability to be at work as scheduled and alert/awake.
  • Ability to relate well with patients, families, community at large and health care professionals.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to initiate your own workload.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and ability to handle multiple demands.
  • Possess clear, empathic communication skills, both oral and written.