Medical Social Worker -Home Health, Full time

Why work as a Medical Social Worker at the Dartmouth Health Home Care?

• You really get to know your patients and become an integral part of their care team.
• Your average visit is 45 minutes giving you significant time to provide meaningful therapy.
• You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive patient-care team.
• You get to be an important part of the community where you live.
• You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.

Benefits

• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Clinical CEUs
• Online LinkedIn Learning
• Extensive health, dental, and lifestyle benefits that come with being part of the renowned Dartmouth Health system

About the role

Medical Social Workers at the Dartmouth Health Home Care (DHHC) are integral members of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to patients, allowing them to receive the medical care required in the comfort of their own home. DHHC covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical social evaluations and plan appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings.
• Identify appropriate community resource referrals to address the client’s and the family’s practical and environmental needs.
• Act as an advocate for both the client and the family, to navigate the patient through the community system.
• Participate in the development of the total plan of care with the multidisciplinary team of DHHC clinicians, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain contracts with public and private agencies as resources for the patient.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) required
• Minimum one year experience in a health-related field required
• Experience with database software or electronic medical record software required
• Driver’s license, minimum requirements on car insurance, and a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

• LCSW preferred
• Hospice experience preferred

Pay

$10,000 New Hire Retention Bonus (conditions apply)

Schedule

Full-time, Days

Locations

Upper Valley (Surrounding Area)