Medical Social Worker

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Hartford, VT

2d

About The Position

Why work as a Medical Social Worker at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire?
You really get to know your patients and become an integral part of their care team.
Your average visit is 45 minutes giving you significant time to provide meaningful therapy.
You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive patient-care team.
You get to be an important part of the community where you live.
You have a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.
Benefits include:
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
Locations:
White River Junction, VT area
West Lebanon, NH area
Springfield, VT area
Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT & NH covers more than 70 towns delivering superior nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, and personal care services with proven effectiveness, integrity, and compassion. Our only goal is to help the people in our communities. 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

• Career Level: Mid Level