Inpatient Social Worker | Behavioral Health | Per Diem

Concord Hospital • Concord, NH

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About The Position

The Social Worker 2 provides advanced skilled interventions for the support and/or resolution of patient and family crises, problem solving and decision-making advocacy, facilitation necessitated by life-changing events, mediation of risk factors, coping with disease or disability, and other psychosocial and/or socioeconomic issues. Is a resource for the Social Worker 1.

Requirements

• Masters Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Minimum of three years clinical Social Work in a hospital, Skilled Nursing facility, Home Health or Hospice setting.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal, organizational and motivational skills.
• Demonstrates ability to function as a team player.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Upon consultation, conducts a comprehensive assessment of the patient's behavioral, psychological and socio-economic needs.
• Attends Care Planning or Discharge Planning rounds to facilitate communication and the importance of the patient and family's goals.
• Participates in end of life discussions and advance care planning.
• Bases social work actions by code of ethics according to National Association of Social Workers (NASW).
• Documents measurement and evaluation of social service consultation and satisfaction outcomes as patient progresses towards desired goals.
• Provides leadership to departmental staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time