Medical Social Worker - Hospice full time

Full Time
Merrimack, NH 03054
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Why Work For Us?

Are you a Medical Social Worker who likes to care for one patient at a time having ample time to provide exceptional therapy? Do you like to work autonomously and have variety in your day? Consider our dynamic hospice care team!

Our engaging culture offers training, reimbursement for mileage, respect, generous benefits package, state of the art equipment and so much more. We are offering virtual or in person interviews. If you are interested in having more time for 1:1 patient care with an organization that is committed to employee success, please contact us and apply today.

Service Areas:Southern NH Greater Nashua and Manchester communities

Responsibilities

  • Conducts psychosocial assessments at the start of patient service.
  • Works with the patient/family to develop a plan of care with specific interventions to support progress on the medical plan of care.
  • Provides linkage to community services that will support the medical plan of care.
  • Works as a member of the clinical team to provide a better understanding of patient's psychosocial and emotional needs as related to the care plan.
  • Works collaboratively with clinical staff and physician's office toward a coordinated discharge plan.
  • Schedules patient visits according to patient needs and physician orders.
  • Assists patients in applying for needed funds or other benefits they are eligible for.
  • Documents in patient electronic records by assigned deadlines.
  • Attends staff meetings, case conferences, mandatory in-services and community activities.
  • Provides excellent customer service.
  • Performs other duties and completes projects that are assigned.
  • Qualifications

      • Master of Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or
      • Baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or
      • a baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work; and
      • Has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Master's degree in Social Work for Hospice Division
    • Licensed by the State of New Hampshire
    • Homecare experience
    • Hospice or end of life experience

    Required

    • Satisfactory background screening.
    • Satisfactory motor vehicle record.

    We value diversity - in backgrounds and in experiences. Healthcare is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of healthcare.

    Weare an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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    Masters or better in Social Work.

    Experience

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    1 year:
    health care setting

    Licenses & Certifications

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