Medical Social Worker -Home Health, Full time

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Hartford, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Medical Social Workers at the DHHC 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. Dartmouth Health Home Care 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 DHHC team, you’ll become part of a dedicated team delivering outstanding home health and hospice services that enrich the lives of the people we serve. Working as a Medical Social Worker at Dartmouth Health Home Care allows you to get to know your patients and become an integral part of their care team, with an average visit of 45 minutes providing significant time for meaningful therapy. You are provided broad independence but are also part of a cohesive patient-care team, becoming an important part of the community where you live, and having a work/life balance that can match the flexibility you need.

Requirements

• Master of Social Work (MSW) required
• Minimum one year experience in a health-related field required.
• Experience with database software or electronic medical record software required.
• Driver’s license, minimum requirements on car insurance, and a clean driving record

Nice To Haves

• 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 DHHC 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level