BSW Social Worker Case Manager PRN

Portsmouth Regional Hospital - New Hampshire; Portsmouth (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Tuition assistance and student loan support

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Job summary

The Portsmouth Regional Hospital in New Hampshire is seeking a Social Worker (BSW) responsible for promoting patient-centered care by evaluating psychosocial needs and coordinating community service for patients. The role involves working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary health team to facilitate timely discharge plans.

Applicants must hold a Bachelor Degree in Social Work, possess at least 1 year of experience as a Case Manager or Social Worker, and obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment. Comprehensive benefits packages are offered.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• 1 year of Case Manager/Social Worker experience required. Inpatient experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery.
• Perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary care planning process and perform proactive discharge planning.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Community service coordination

Assessment skills

Education skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Summary

The Social Worker (BSW) is responsible for promoting patient-centered care by evaluating psychosocial needs and providing community service coordination for identified patient populations. As a member of a multidisciplinary health team, the BSW acts as a liaison between the patient and community resources/post‑acute care providers. The BSW creates and facilitates the timely implementation of discharge plans and arranges post‑acute interventions identified in the plan of care. The BSW facilitates patient movement across the continuum of care, with a primary focus on Med/Surg units.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with RN case managers, acute care nurses, physicians, insurance companies, and other staff members to proactively identify and address patient needs.
• Identify and address barriers to discharge and recovery, including financial, emotional, psychosocial, medical, and spiritual.
• Perform thorough assessments and develop appropriate discharge plans for high‑risk patients with discharge planning or psychosocial needs.
• Obtain input from the RN case manager to ensure the discharge plan is appropriate and aligns with the patient care plan. Reassess and modify the patient discharge plan as needed, in conjunction with the clinical team.
• Participate in the interdisciplinary care planning process and perform proactive discharge planning.
• Provide education to patients and caregivers regarding community resources and post‑acute level of care criteria, benefits, and coverage.
• Coordinate and facilitate meetings between the care team and patients/families/caregivers, and assist patients and families in making difficult decisions while honoring their preferences and values.

Qualifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• Bachelor Degree in Social Work required.
• 1 year of Case Manager/Social Worker experience required. Inpatient experience preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services.
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services.
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence.
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling.
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing.
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.