Social Worker- Palliative Care Manager

About the role

Your voice will matter, your ideas will shape the future, and your work will directly impact patients and families during some of life’s most meaningful moments. You’ll join a mission‑driven team that values courage, compassion, and creativity while helping launch and grow a brand‑new palliative care program from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all program startup activities, including workflows, policies, and operational design
• Manage program budget and financial performance
• Supervise and support palliative care staff in collaboration with the Medical Director
• Oversee compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payers, and accreditation standards
• Support provider credentialing and payer contracting
• Ensure efficient scheduling, referrals, documentation, and care transitions
• Drive program growth, customer service, and performance improvement
• Deliver social work services during start up and as needed
• Participate in the Manager On-Call Rotation for hospice services

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social work required
• Hospice or palliative care related leadership experience preferred
• Prior program development experience preferred
• Experience in Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Office products required
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and guide teams through periods of growth and change

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Mileage reimbursement at the federal rate
• Generous PTO package
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting Day One
• Employer-paid Life and Short-Term Disability
• Self-care coaching and Employee Assistance Program
• Technology provided as needed (laptop/iPad, cell phone)