Social Worker/Counselor on Call-Hospice at Good Samaritan Hospice – Roanoke, Virginia

Make a difference when It matters most

At Good Samaritan Hospice, we consider it a sacred honor to walk with individuals and families through the end-of-life and grief journey. We are seeking a compassionate, grounded, and skilled Social Worker to join our Roanoke team as a Counselor On-Call. We are searching for someone who can offer hope, healing, and connection during some of life’s most profound moments.

If you are looking for a role where your presence truly matters, where your clinical skills are valued, and where you can see the impact of your work every day, this may be the perfect fit.

Why you will love working at Good Sam

• Your work has deep meaning. You are not just providing grief support, you are supporting people through the most vulnerable chapters of their lives.
• You are part of a mission-driven team. Join a compassionate, supportive group that believes every moment of the journey matters.
• You are recognized and valued. We honor the emotional labor, resilience, and expertise required in this role.
• You will have the space to do work you are proud of. No rushed sessions, real time for meaningful connection.

Join our amazing Hospice team as a PRN Social Worker/Counselor, this role perfect for someone seeking a flexible, on-call role to earn extra income while making a meaningful impact.

What you will do

• Provide on-call psychosocial support to hospice patients, caregivers, and families by phone and in person.
• Respond promptly during assigned on-call shifts and review reports, emails, and messages at shift start.
• Provide crisis intervention, grief support, education, and counseling per the hospice plan of care.
• Support admissions, changes in level of care, and end-of-life needs in collaboration with the after-hours care team.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation and shift reports per agency standards.

What we are looking for:

• Master’s degree in social work (from a school of social work accredited by the Council of Social Work Education); LCSW or licensure eligible preferred;
• At least three years of social work or counseling experience; hospice or end-of-life care preferred.
• Strong skills in crisis intervention, grief support, case management, and critical thinking.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and ability to work independently.
• Compassionate, emotionally mature, and mission-driven with a heart for end-of-life care.

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule: PRN (as-needed) position. Team members are required to pick up a minimum of 15-20 shifts per month.

Available shift options include:

Weekdays: 5:00 PM – 8:30 AM

Weekends: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (day) 5:00 PM – 8:30 AM (overnight)

Flexibility to work a mix of weekday and weekend shifts is expected.

Rate: $35/hour

Benefits: 401(k) with company match (100% match on the first 3%, 50% match on the next 1%)

Find your purpose here

If you are driven by compassion, grounded in clinical skill, and looking for meaningful work, we would love to hear from you. At Good Samaritan, you will be part of a team that cares deeply, for patients, families, our community and one another.

Please Apply Now!