<p>In this episode, host Catherine Moore, LCSW, breaks down what it means to be a Palliative Care Social Worker — a role focused on enhancing quality of life for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn how palliative social workers support the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and families through psychosocial assessments, family meetings, and advance care planning — all while collaborating with nurses, physicians, and chaplains as part of an interdisciplinary team.</p><p><br></p><p>Catherine explains salaries, how to get started, the difference between hospice and palliative care (hint: palliative care isn’t just for end-of-life) and explores the key skills you’ll need, including:</p><p>- Communication &amp; compassion in difficult conversations</p><p>- Grief counseling, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention</p><p>- Navigating family conflict with cultural humility</p><p>- Self-awareness, emotional boundaries, and self-care to prevent compassion fatigue</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a new MSW graduate exploring career paths or simply curious about medical social work, this episode offers a clear, compassionate look into palliative care and the heart of this meaningful field.</p><p>____________________________________<a href="https://www.socialworkersrise.com/newsletter-opt-in" target="_blank">⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.socialworkersrise.com/newsletter-opt-in" target="_blank">Tap Here to Subscribe⁠</a> to the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List<a href="https://www.socialworkersrise.com/courses" target="_blank">⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.socialworkersrise.com/courses" target="_blank">Tap Here⁠</a> to shop career courses for Social Workers.</p><p>____________________________________</p><p>Thank you to our SPONSORS</p><p><a href="http://hpso.com/SWRise" target="_blank">HPSO</a> Professional liability insurance designed for healthcare providers</p><p><a href="http://www.risedirectory.com" target="_blank">RISE Directory</a> for Clinical Supervision</p>

Social Workers, Rise!

Catherine Moore, LCSW

What's a Palliative Social Worker? | Medical Social Work Skills, Salary & Insights for New MSWs

NOV 23, 202519 MIN
Social Workers, Rise!

What's a Palliative Social Worker? | Medical Social Work Skills, Salary & Insights for New MSWs

NOV 23, 202519 MIN

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<p>In this episode, host Catherine Moore, LCSW, breaks down what it means to be a Palliative Care Social Worker — a role focused on enhancing quality of life for patients with serious or life-limiting illnesses.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll learn how palliative social workers support the emotional, social, and spiritual needs of patients and families through psychosocial assessments, family meetings, and advance care planning — all while collaborating with nurses, physicians, and chaplains as part of an interdisciplinary team.</p><p><br></p><p>Catherine explains salaries, how to get started, the difference between hospice and palliative care (hint: palliative care isn’t just for end-of-life) and explores the key skills you’ll need, including:</p><p>- Communication &amp; compassion in difficult conversations</p><p>- Grief counseling, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention</p><p>- Navigating family conflict with cultural humility</p><p>- Self-awareness, emotional boundaries, and self-care to prevent compassion fatigue</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a new MSW graduate exploring career paths or simply curious about medical social work, this episode offers a clear, compassionate look into palliative care and the heart of this meaningful field.</p><p>____________________________________<a href="https://www.socialworkersrise.com/newsletter-opt-in" target="_blank">⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.socialworkersrise.com/newsletter-opt-in" target="_blank">Tap Here to Subscribe⁠</a> to the Social Workers, Rise! Email Resource List<a href="https://www.socialworkersrise.com/courses" target="_blank">⁠</a></p><p><a href="https://www.socialworkersrise.com/courses" target="_blank">Tap Here⁠</a> to shop career courses for Social Workers.</p><p>____________________________________</p><p>Thank you to our SPONSORS</p><p><a href="http://hpso.com/SWRise" target="_blank">HPSO</a> Professional liability insurance designed for healthcare providers</p><p><a href="http://www.risedirectory.com" target="_blank">RISE Directory</a> for Clinical Supervision</p>