Medical Social Worker, Per diem

Dartmouth Health • White River Junction, VT

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Medical Social Workers at Dartmouth Health Home Care 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. The Medical Social Worker will provide clinical social evaluations and plan appropriate interventions based on evaluation findings. They will identify appropriate community resource referrals to address the client’s and the family’s practical and environmental needs. The role involves acting as an advocate for both the client and the family, to navigate the patient through the community system. Additionally, the Medical Social Worker will participate in the development of the total plan of care with the multidisciplinary team of VNH clinicians, as appropriate, and develop and maintain contracts with public and private agencies as resources for the patient. Dartmouth Health Home Care covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. When you join the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH, you’ll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve.

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

• 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 VNH clinicians, as appropriate.
• Develop and maintain contracts with public and private agencies as resources for the patient.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level