Medical Social Worker (MSW) jobs in Nashua, NH

Description

Why Work For Us?

Home Health & Hospice is one of the oldest VNA's in the US starting in Nashua in 1883! Our deep roots in the communities we serve reflect we are the leading hospice provider in NH. If you desire supportive management, flexible scheduling, a better work life balance, variety in your day, working in a state of the art facility in Merrimack utilizing EPIC for electronic medical record system - this maybe your next career step! Our engaging culture offers training, respect and appreciation, competitive pay, agency apparel, paid mileage, generous benefits package-benefits start the first of the month following date of hire too and so much more. Think about the possibilities! Hospice is a specialty if you've been thinking of this line of care apply today!

Location: Community Hospice House

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychosocial assessments at the start of patient service.
• Works with the patient/family to develop a plan of care with specific interventions to support progress on the medical plan of care.
• Provides linkage to community services that will support patient and family.
• Works as a member of the clinical team to provide a better understanding of patient’s psychosocial and emotional needs as related to the plan of care.
• Works collaboratively with clinical staff and physician’s for a coordinated plan of care.
• Schedules patient visits according to patient needs and physician orders.
• Assists patients in applying for needed funds or other benefits they are eligible for.
• Documents in patient electronic records by assigned deadlines.
• Attends staff meetings, case conferences, mandatory in-services and community activities.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Performs other duties and completes projects that are assigned.

Qualifications

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a school of social work accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or
• Baccalaureate degree in social work from an institution accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; or
• a baccalaureate degree in psychology, sociology, or other field related to social work; and
• Has 1 year of social work experience in a healthcare setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work for Hospice Division
• Licensed by the State of New Hampshire
• Homecare experience
• Hospice or end of life experience

Required

• Satisfactory background screening.
• Satisfactory motor vehicle record.

We value diversity — in backgrounds and in experiences. Healthcare is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds and swaths of life to help build the future of healthcare.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

QualificationsEducation

Required

Masters or better in Social Work.

Experience

Required

1 year: health care setting

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to Relocate:

• Merrimack, NH 03054: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person