EPISODE · May 2, 2026 · 39 MIN
What Palliative Care Social Workers Do (And Why It Matters)
from Social Work HQ Podcast · host Mandy Wilcox
In this episode of Social Work HQ, I sit down with a palliative care social worker to talk about one of the most misunderstood roles in healthcare.We break down what palliative care actually is, how it differs from hospice, and what it really looks like to support patients and families through serious illness and end-of-life decisions.We also talk about:What palliative care social workers do day-to-dayThe emotional challenges of working with death and dyingHow to know if this field is right for youSalary expectations in this specialtyIf you’ve ever been curious about medical social work—or want to understand how social workers support people during some of the hardest moments of their lives—this episode is for you.🎙️ Subscribe for more real conversations about social work careers, pay, and what the job is actually like. For tools to help you get a social work job, click here: https://stan.store/Mandy-Wilcox-LCSW
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In this episode of Social Work HQ, I sit down with a palliative care social worker to talk about one of the most misunderstood roles in healthcare.We break down what palliative care actually is, how it differs from hospice, and what it really looks like to support patients and families through serious illness and end-of-life decisions.We also talk about:What palliative care social workers do day-to-dayThe emotional challenges of working with death and dyingHow to know if this field is right for youSalary expectations in this specialtyIf you’ve ever been curious about medical social work—or want to understand how social workers support people during some of the hardest moments of their lives—this episode is for you.🎙️ Subscribe for more real conversations about social work careers, pay, and what the job is actually like. For tools to help you get a social work job, click here: https://stan.store/Mandy-Wilcox-LCSW
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