Palliative Care Licensed Clinical Social Worker (EST)

Tuesday Health; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work with onsite sessions

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Meaningful work

Job summary

Tuesday Health is seeking an experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to join a interdisciplinary palliative care team, delivering patient-centered psychosocial support for individuals with serious illness.

You will conduct psychosocial assessments, lead advance care planning conversations, and coordinate care across settings, ensuring quality outcomes and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Master's in Social Work from an accredited program.
• Active, unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in applicable state(s).
• Clinical experience in palliative care including advance care planning and serious illness conversations.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary care model with clinicians and care managers.
• Ability to exercise independent clinical judgment and escalation when needed.
• Strong verbal and written communication documenting assessments and plans.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHRs) and clinical documentation systems.
• Flexibility, resilience, and comfort with change in a value-based care environment.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments and evaluate distress, mental health, caregiver burden, and social determinants of health.
• Interpret assessment results to identify priorities and plan interventions within palliative care.
• Lead serious illness conversations and advance care planning with patients and families.
• Provide clinical recommendations and escalate to physicians per protocols.
• Develop care plans aligned with patient goals and values.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and case conferences.
• Deliver short-term counseling, psychoeducation, and emotional support to patients and families.
• Identify psychosocial barriers to care and support transitions across settings.
• Document assessments and care plans using EHRs and clinical tools.
• Build therapeutic relationships grounded in empathy and culturally responsive care.
• Support hospice transitions when appropriate and contribute to memorial rounds.

Skills

MSW degree

LCSW license

clinical experience

interdisciplinary teamwork

communication skills

time management

EHR proficiency

adaptability

patient-centered care

Education

MSW degree

Job description

Palliative Care Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Location: Remote, (must reside in EST)

Who We Are

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The Role

The Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary clinical team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered palliative care to individuals with serious illness. In this value-based care model, the LCSW plays a critical role in addressing the psychosocial, emotional, and practical needs of patients and their families, supporting care coordination, goal-aligned decision-making including advance care planning and serious illness conversations, and improved quality of life across the continuum of care.

Key Responsibilities Of This Role May Include

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, including evaluation of psychosocial distress, mental health needs, caregiver burden, social determinants of health, and risk factors impacting patients with serious illness.
• Clinically interpret assessment and screening results to identify priority needs, emerging risks, and appropriate interventions within the palliative care model.
• Conduct serious illness conversations with patients and families and facilitate advance care planning conversations and documentation
• Provide clinical recommendations and escalation to physicians, advanced practice providers, and other clinicians in accordance with established escalation protocols, including concerns related to safety, mental health, caregiver stress, or complex psychosocial needs.
• Develop, document, and contribute clinically appropriate interventions within individualized care plans, ensuring alignment with patient goals, values, and value-based care outcomes.
• Participate in and contribute clinical insight during interdisciplinary rounds and case conferences, supporting coordinated, goal‑aligned care and an optimal patient and family experience.
• Deliver short-term clinical counseling, psychoeducation, and emotional support to patients and caregivers coping with serious illness, illness progression, and end‑of‑life considerations, within scope of LCSW licensure.
• Serve as a clinical resource to the care team by identifying psychosocial barriers to care, recommending evidence‑based interventions, and supporting transitions across care settings.
• Utilize Tuesday Health’s electronic systems, tools, and technology to document clinical assessments, interventions, and care plans, supporting coordinated care delivery and quality measurement in a value‑based environment.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic, trust‑based relationships with patients and families, grounded in clinical listening, empathy, and culturally responsive care.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to improve quality of life, reduce avoidable utilization, and support holistic outcomes including appropriate and timely hospice transitions for members with serious illness.
• Support the interdisciplinary team through care team debriefings following emotionally charged cases and the facilitation of periodic memorial rounds for the team

A Strong Candidate Will Demonstrate The Following

• Master's in Social Work (MSW) from an accredited program
• Active, unrestricted Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license in the applicable state(s).
• Clinical experience in palliative care is required, including experience with advance care planning and serious illness conversations
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary care model, collaborating with physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, care managers, health plan partners, and community-based resources.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent clinical judgment, including knowing when and how to appropriately elevate concerns or respond in urgent or emergent situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly document clinical assessments, interventions, and care plans.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high-quality patient and family experience.
• Proficiency in using electronic health records (EHRs), clinical documentation systems, and digital tools, with the ability to adapt quickly to new technologies as the organization evolves.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, evolving environment, demonstrating flexibility, resilience, and comfort with change and ambiguity.
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care aligned with the goals of a value‑based care model.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation, reflecting our commitment to attracting, retaining, and motivating the best talent in the industry
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off and holidays, employer 401(K) match, etc.
• Remote work with multiple onsite sessions each year to maximize collaboration and team building
• A dynamic and inclusive team environment where you can lean on your teammates, offer candid feedback, bring your true self to work each day, and deliver tremendous impact while having fun along the way
• Meaningful work each day; we care deeply about our mission, our patients, and each other

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