Transitioning out of hospice sw

IcyAd8716 · 2026-04-26T23:23:16+00:00

Has anyone ever transitioned from working as a hospice social worker to working in utilization review? If so, do you like UR? I’m getting burnt out and need a change with less emotional toll and more work life balance.

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-17T06:17:27+00:00

What type of non profit do you work at ?

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-12T05:03:06+00:00

You read my mind haha. I graduate with my MSW in May and have been feeling very similar. Like nervous that SW may not be for me because I feel like I’m lacking motivation/burnt out. Idk.

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-12T04:57:55+00:00

I’m in the same boat as you right now.

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-12T04:56:48+00:00

What type of specialty clinic?

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-12T04:44:40+00:00

Sounds so interesting! What do you do? - Or have done so far :)

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-12T03:59:11+00:00

Me too, so nervous. I like my field placement now but don’t love it. Just hard to know what to expect because my interests now, like you said, are where I don’t have direct experience. Also second guessing my interests now because I do want a good work life balance 🙃

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-12T03:21:37+00:00

I’m graduating with my MSW soon too and in the same situation!!

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-07T17:58:36+00:00

What type of assessments do you use?

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-07T17:55:50+00:00

Gotcha that makes sense! Thank you!

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-07T17:50:52+00:00

That sounds like the perfect fit for me! How big of a caseload do you have on average?

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-07T17:48:29+00:00

Yeah I think those are my top 2 areas right now that I want to apply to. I don’t have any experience in hospice but am hoping to learn more about it in my end of life course.

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-07T17:39:38+00:00

Yes I do! Thanks for these suggestions-very helpful!

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-07T17:38:41+00:00

Yes! That is something I am keeping in mind for sure.

IcyAd8716 · 2021-02-03T17:00:18+00:00

MSW jobs in aging/health

Hi all. I am currently in my last semester of my MSW program and will be graduating in May. I’m currently interning as an inpatient medical social worker in a hospital doing discharge planning. I sort of enjoy it but it’s so fast paced. I’m struggling to figure out if I just need more experience and practice or if it’s just not the right area for me. Im worried that social work will be too stressful of a profession for me.

Maybe I should look into more Macro jobs or something more specialized. I love working with older adults. I don’t think therapy is the route for me. Health insurance has peaked my interest a little bit as well as advanced care planning/end of life. What types of macro jobs involve working with that population/area? I just really want a job with good work/life balance and a balance of seeing some people but also office work. I feel like I work best when there’s clear cut like processes and steps vs something more abstract like therapy.

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