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Pala Band of Mission Indians

Social Worker

Pala, CA · On-site

This position will work in partnership with other clinical and healthcare professionals ... workers and caseworkers; * Apply regulations and policies pertaining to the social service ...

Ironside Human Resources

Social Worker

Gallup, NM · On-site

The Social Worker will monitor and improve the patient experience by focusing on quality, timeliness, and continuity of care Social Worker Qualifications: * Must be a Licensed Social Worker (LICSW ...

Ironside Human Resources

Social Worker

Ganado, AZ · On-site

$35.48 - $56.02/hr

The Social Worker will monitor and improve the patient experience by focusing on quality, timeliness, and continuity of care Social Worker Qualifications: * Must be a Licensed Social Worker (LICSW ...

Ironside Human Resources

Social Worker

Gallup, NM · On-site

$35.48 - $56.02/hr

The Social Worker will monitor and improve the patient experience by focusing on quality, timeliness, and continuity of care Social Worker Qualifications: * Must be a Licensed Social Worker (LICSW ...

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How much do healthcare social workers jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 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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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, Full-time

HOSPICE SAVANNAH INC

Savannah, GA • On-site

Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

The Palliative Care Social Worker serves as the program’s primary liaison, connector, and system navigator across the full continuum of care. This role bridges all care locations to ensure patients and families experience seamless, compassionate, and coordinated care. The PC-SW plays a pivotal role in driving program growth, improving timeliness and appropriateness of referrals, and supporting continuity of care from inpatient to community settings. By proactively identifying eligible patients, facilitating goals-of-care conversations, and managing psychosocial complexity, this role frees significant provider time—allowing MDs and NPs to expand visit capacity and increase census.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from an accredited program.
  • Minimum 2–3 years of experience in medical social work, palliative care, hospice, oncology, behavioral health, or other complex care settings.
  • Strong competency in psychosocial assessment, crisis intervention, navigation of community resources, and complex care coordination.
  • Competencies, Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Prior experience in hospital systems, emergency departments, or multi-site healthcare environments.
  • Master’s degree in related field preferred
  • Knowledge of local community resources, long-term care, home health, and hospice systems.
  • Bilingual skills (as applicable to population served).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Position requires moderate to intense visual concentration, reading, using a computer and reviewing patient charts. This position has daily contact with patients, families, medical facilities, physicians, physician office staff, vendors/suppliers and HSI staff requiring excellent communications and problem solving skills and professional demeanor. This position carries a risk of exposure to infectious diseases. This position encounters stressful situations with patients and their families regarding end of life care and the Clinical Manager must be able to accurately, timely and concisely document the patient/family encounter using a computer.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

A full-time, exempt and salaried position works a 40-hour work week, to include after-hours and weekend rotations, to manage the department, attend meetings or functions. The position is required to be on rotation for Administrator on-call. A part-time or PRN, non-exempt and hourly position; work hours vary based on patient census, referrals, and plan-of-care needs.

Travel

Must be able to travel as required

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