EH - Social Worker Case Manager

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Exeter (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Exeter Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, seeks a social worker to provide psychosocial assessment, counseling, and care coordination for diverse patient populations. Minimum MSW degree, 1-3 years of experience. Per diem, day shift with some weekend coverage.

Magnet-recognized hospital offering comprehensive benefits and a supportive team environment. Applicants collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, advocate for services, and ensure compliant documentation across state and federal

Qualifications

• Minimum MSW degree or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Performs psychosocial assessments and counseling for patients and families.
• Coordinates plans with patient/family and interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains required documentation and complies with state and federal mandates.

Education

MSW degree or equivalent

Job description

Req#: 15093 Per Diem Limited,Day Shift Per Diem, may include some weekends

Exeter Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is a nationally recognized, non‑profit community hospital that has been caring for the Seacoast region since 1896. With more than 1,400 employees and 370 affiliated physicians, Exeter Hospital provides comprehensive services across cardiovascular care, oncology, orthopedics, breast health, maternity, and more—all supported by advanced technologies and an unwavering commitment to patient‑centered care. At Exeter Hospital, you’ll find a close‑knit, collaborative environment where every team member is valued, supported, and empowered to make a difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Why Join Us

• Magnet®-recognized hospital known for nursing excellence and quality care
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and retirement plans beginning on day 1 of employment
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities across Beth Israel Lahey Health
• Free onsite parking
• Strong sense of community and teamwork where your contributions are recognized
• State‑of‑the‑art facilities and advanced technology to support exceptional care
• Located in scenic Exeter, New Hampshire—just minutes from the Seacoast, with easy access to Boston and Portland

Performs a variety of services with all patient populations including psychosocial needs assessments, patient/family education regarding community, state and federal resources. Provides counseling to patients and families about the impact of hospitalization and illness on wellbeing.

Requirements

• Minimum MSW degree or equivalent
• 1-3 years experience

Major Responsibilities

• Assesses all patients referred for social work case management services. Referrals are received from physician orders, nursing orders, multidisciplinary rounds, patient/family requests and community agencies.
• Prescreening for high‑risk patients is routinely performed via census review and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Performs needs assessments; prioritizes patients’ needs/choices; and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patient/pertinent others, and community resources to fully develop/organize treatment plans with optimal outcomes.
• Coordinates plans with patient/family, members of the health care team utilizing best‑practice approaches. Performs on‑going evaluation/readjustment of plans for efficacy, quality, cost‑effectiveness, and goals/outcomes.
• Serves as patient liaison/advocate between care providers, community agencies, and insurance payers.
• Advocates for services and funding necessary to meet established outcomes. Maintains working knowledge of payer requirements.
• Provides supportive counseling and crisis intervention and advocacy to patients and families. Works in close collaboration with nurse case manager on all cases and, in particular, cases involving complex biopsychosocial/legal/financial issues to establish and review plan of care.
• Prepares and maintains required documentation for each case. Complies with State and Federal mandates for documentation and reporting.

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