Palliative Social Worker (MSW)

Silverado; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Referral program

Pet Insurance

Auto and Home Insurance and Discount

Job summary

Silverado is hiring a Social Worker (MSW) in the Temecula area to provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families on the palliative journey. You will conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and deliver bereavement education while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a nationally recognized workplace.

Shift is Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm with competitive pay and benefits including retirement, health, and professional development

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required.
• Evidence of training in grief and loss counseling.
• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.
• Comfortable working with pets.
• Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services is recognized.
• Certified Great Place to Work.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and develop care plans.
• Design and distribute bereavement materials for families.
• Develop grief and loss programs for families and staff.
• Coordinate bereavement program evaluation and reporting.
• Offer community education on hospice services.
• Attend in-services, staff meetings, and case conferences.
• Report changes to the RN Case Manager and address safety hazards.
• Assist with advance directives, mortuary arrangements, and financial planning.
• Provide information and referrals to community resources and agencies.

Skills

Empathy

Counseling

Grief and loss counseling

Resource coordination

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work

Job description

Join Silverado Palliative Coastal Valleys covering our Temecula area and be part of a nationally recognized team ranked in the top 10 nationwide by Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services™. Since 1997, Silverado has been delivering exceptional care to individuals with neurodegenerative conditions and those facing life-limiting illnesses through our Palliative services. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and proud to offer competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities.

We’re hiring a Social Worker (MSW) – a compassionate and skilled professional who will provide emotional support, counseling, and resource coordination for patients and families during their palliative journey.

Be a Difference-Maker with a Palliative Care Leader

You bring empathy, strong communication skills, and expertise in grief and loss counseling. You thrive in a mission-driven environment and are passionate about supporting patients and families through compassionate service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct psychosocial assessments, develop care plans, and document bereavement activities
• Design and distribute educational materials for families receiving bereavement services
• Develop programs on grief and loss for families and staff
• Evaluate the bereavement program quarterly and annually
• Provide community consultation and education on hospice services
• Maintain ongoing education through academic studies and workshops
• Attend in-services, staff meetings, and case conferences
• Report patient condition changes to the RN Case Manager
• Observe and address safety hazards in patient and organizational environments
• Assist the health team in understanding emotional factors related to terminal illness
• Assess suicide risk, mental capacity, and elder/dependent adult abuse
• Aid in advance directives, mortuary arrangements, and financial planning
• Provide information and referrals to community resources and legal entities
• Advise and counsel staff, patients, families, or agencies in emergency situations

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work required
• Documented evidence of training in grief and loss counseling
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and reliable transportation
• Comfortable working in environments with pets
• Fortune Magazine Best Workplace in Aging Services™
• Certified Great Place to Work®
• Strong internal mobility

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Anticipated pay range

$35 - $40 USD

Silverado offers the following benefits to eligible employees:

• 401(k) matching
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Other amazing benefits such as Pet Insurance, Auto and Home Insurance and Discount Programs!

* Silverado does not accept candidates from outside recruiters or agencies for this role. *

California Employees: For roles requiring driving, the driving requirement has been deemed essential to the performance of this role due to specific business necessity. Supporting documentation is maintained by Silverado and is available for review upon request to ensure compliance with California law.

Employment offers are contingent on background check, drug screening, physical, and TB testing (if applicable).

Silverado uses E-Verify to confirm work authorization with both the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security

EOE/M/F/D/V