Medical Social Worker -Full time

Dartmouth Health•White River Junction, VT

1d•Remote

About The Position

Hospice Social Worker - Full-time, Days. This role offers a $10,000 New Hire Retention Bonus (conditions apply). As a Hospice Social Worker at Dartmouth Health Home Care, you will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with patients and become a vital part of their care team. With an average visit of 45 minutes, you will have ample time for meaningful therapy. You will enjoy a balance of independence and collaboration within a cohesive patient-care team, contributing positively to the community where you live and maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Benefits include Employee Referral Bonuses, Clinical CEUs, Online LinkedIn Learning, and extensive health, dental, and lifestyle benefits associated with the Dartmouth Health system. Dartmouth Health Home Care serves over 70 towns in the Upper Valley area, providing superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with integrity and compassion, aiming to enrich the lives of community members.

Requirements

Master of Social Work or a master’s degree in a related field required.
Minimum one year experience in a health-related field required.
Experience with database software or electronic medical record software required.

Nice To Haves

MSW and/or LCSW preferred.
Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical social evaluations and plans appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings.
Identifies appropriate community resource referrals to address the client’s and the family’s practical and environmental needs.
Acts as an advocate for both the client and the family to navigate the patient through the community system.
Participates in the development of the total plan of care with the multidisciplinary team of clinicians, as appropriate.
Develops and maintains contracts with public and private agencies as resources for the patient.
Educates and instructs patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in community resources to promote the patient's health, safety, well-being and independent living.
Accurately document observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services.