Social Worker

Overview

The Social Worker at Hampstead Hospital provides therapeutic and case management services to patients and their families. This position collaborates closely with aftercare providers and other stakeholders to ensure a seamless continuum of care. The role conducts individual, family, and group therapy as needed, actively participates in treatment planning, and develops psychosocial formulations while coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a smooth patient transition planning.

Responsibilities

1. Provides direct and indirect social work services to patients and their families, including group and individual counseling, case management, psychosocial assessments, aftercare planning, and facilitating family meetings.
2. Coordinates discharge planning and continuing care plans in accordance with treatment team recommendations, policies, and standards.
3. Provides clinical consultations to other treatment team members and plays a key role in training multidisciplinary staff. This includes educating them on program policies and procedures and evidence-based interventions for the population served.
4. Develops and maintains professional relationships with other community healthcare providers . Provides consultation to collateral outpatient providers, residential programs, and schools.
5. Perform level-of-care assessments and related pre-certification reviews with insurance companies.
6. Completes and reviews documentation in accordance with all Joint Commission, Medicaid and Medicare standards applicable to Social Work. LICSWs may provide direct clinical supervision and mentoring to less experienced social workers.
7. Promotes the hospital’s culture of patient safety in a non-punitive atmosphere; reports medical errors and significant events; participates in hospital safety training programs and Performance Improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Related field work experience and/or previous experience with patients/families in a psychiatric setting and candidates who have been aligned with NH’s System of Care, supporting services that are: family-driven, youth-guided, community-oriented, trauma-informed, and culturally and linguistically competent.
• Master’s degree in social work or related fields from an accredited institution of higher education, including an internship meeting professional standards.

Required Licensure/Certifications

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more: Benefits | Hampstead Hospital Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Dartmouth Health provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to applicants and employees with sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with applicable law. Applicants who require an accommodation during the application or interview process may contact [email protected] for assistance.

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